Hurricane Dennis, which abated somewhat as it made landfall inFlorida may have done its worst damage offshore as it rampagedthrough oil well platforms, according to a knowledgeable insurancebroker.
Bruce Jefferis, a managing director of Aon Natural Resources inHouston, said there is concern that Dennis, which was clocked at acategory four hurricane with winds approaching 140 mph, could havedone significant damage to the Gulf Coast energyinfrastructure.
The huge Thunder Horse platform was reportedly listing 30degrees and could be in some trouble, he said. Mr. Jefferis addedthat it is too early to tell how badly damaged it is or what wouldbe done to repair the platform.
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