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Somewhat Related (and also according to the below Bloomberg link) :
* The GULF of Mexico is responsible for producing about 14% of the United States' total Oil + Gas PRODUCTION
* The U.S. Gulf coast along Louisiana and Texas is home to about 42% of the U.S.'s total Crude Oil REFINING CAPACITY
bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=awi3JTmcVadg&refer=home
Data Courtesy: Bloomberg