The Narelle phenomenon interrupted Chevron’s operations in the country and activities have been suspended since Thursday (Mar 26, 2026); weather phenomenon left red sky
The interruption of operations at the Gorgon and Wheatstone plants in Australia affects around 5% of all global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. The units, managed by the company Chevron, have been shut down since Thursday (26 March 2026) due to the passage of tropical cyclone Narelle.
The weather phenomenon was downgraded to the category of tropical storm on Saturday (March 28, 2026). Both facilities, however, remain suspended. The production blockade puts pressure on the energy market, which is already registering high demand for fuel due to the war in the Middle East.
Watch the video that shows the weather phenomenon:
NO, that’s not a filter! ☁️🔴 The sky turned an eerie shade of red in Western Australia as dust filled the air ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
— AccuWeather (@accuweather)
In addition to the impact on the energy sector, the storm caused visual changes on the Australian coast. In recent days, the accumulation of dust and pollution particles in the atmosphere has left the sky red in part of the west of the country.
