Which Chevron-operated platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are being shut in or evacuated ahead of Tropical Depression Two, and what is the status of its other Gulf assets?

Chevron is shutting in production at its Petronius facility and evacuating all associated personnel onshore; it is also transporting nonessential personnel from its Tubular Bells and Blind Faith platforms. The company stated that 'Production from our other Chevron-operated Gulf of America assets remains at normal levels.'

What is the potential oil production impact across the U.S. Gulf of Mexico from Tropical Depression Two, and how does it compare to the recent impact of Tropical Storm Arthur?

According to a model forecast from consulting firm Earth Science Associates, about 2 million barrels of oil could be lost across the U.S. Gulf through the duration of the storm — a marked increase from the 10,000 barrels impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur last month — because there are more higher-production oil platforms in the path of Tropical Depression Two.

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