"Energy Giants Brace for Hurricane Idalia: Chevron Evacuates Platforms, Kinder Morgan Shuts Pipeline"

Chevron has evacuated staff from three Gulf of Mexico oil production platforms, while Kinder Morgan plans to shut down a petroleum pipeline as Hurricane Idalia strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting evacuations in low-lying coastal areas. Chevron's Blind Faith and Petronius platforms have had non-essential personnel withdrawn, and all staff has been removed from the Genesis platform. Kinder Morgan has shut down several terminals and plans to close its Tampa refined products terminal and Central Florida Pipeline System.