Strategic Petroleum Reserve News

Hurricane Laura Hit Louisiana Oil Storage Site; No Shortages Expected

Hurricane Laura caused significant damage at a site holding about 30% of the nation’s store of emergency crude oil, but three other sites still have plenty of petroleum, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said on Sept. 9. The damaged Strategic …

Safety Experts: Oklahoma Quakes a National Security Threat

In the months after Sept. 11, 2001, as U.S. security officials assessed the top targets for potential terrorist attacks, the small town of Cushing, Okla., received special attention. Even though it is home to fewer than 10,000 people, Cushing is …