Reuters | US Gulf oil producers start evacuating staff ahead of Tropical Storm Nate Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil and natural gas producers began evacuating staff at U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms on Thursday ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, the second storm in as many months to threaten Gulf Coast oil and refining facilities. Nate, which has ... Tropical Storm Nate Threatens Oil Rigs in the US Gulf Oil groups evacuate platforms as Tropical Storm Nate takes aim at Gulf coast What's driving the rally in oil today - 3 factors |