Hurricane Dennis, which abated somewhat as it made landfall in Florida may have done its worst damage offshore as it rampaged through oil well platforms, according to a knowledgeable insurance broker.
Bruce Jefferis, a managing director of Aon Natural Resources in Houston, said there is concern that Dennis, which was clocked at a category four hurricane with winds approaching 140 mph, could have done significant damage to the Gulf Coast energy infrastructure.
The huge Thunder Horse platform was reportedly listing 30 degrees and could be in some trouble, he said. Mr. Jefferis added that it is too early to tell how badly damaged it is or what would be done to repair the platform.
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