Shell Oil is said to be planning to sell a large area of land close to the Texas Medical Centre in Houston.
According to reports, the company has put 21 acres of land on the market.
It is expected to be worth tens of millions of dollars with two offers already reportedly being made.
Earlier today, Marathon Oil warned employees to stay at home as flash floods hit the city causing flights to be cancelled and up to 10 inches or rainfall.
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