Shell turns to drones to cut hurricane downtime in Gulf of Mexico

· Energy · United States

Shell Plc thinks a fleet of drones can help cut the wait oil companies face when hurricanes sweep through the Gulf of Mexico, a problem that can cost millions of dollars as firms wait for the all-clear to restart production. The initiative reflects efforts to use technology to speed up inspections and restore output faster after storms. Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan also teamed up this week to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains.

Why it matters：Faster post-hurricane recovery would reduce energy supply disruptions and costs for producers and consumers.

Key points

  • Shell is deploying drones for hurricane inspections.
  • Waiting for all-clear can cost companies millions.
  • Ford and JPMorgan also partnered on manufacturing technology.

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