Pemex Sees Second Refinery Fire in Two Days
Mexico’s state-owned oil company, Pemex, has experienced a second refinery fire in two days. The fire occurred at the company’s refinery in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, on May 18th, 2023. This follows a fire that occurred at the company’s refinery in Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, on May 16th.
Pemex Refinery Fires
The fire at the Salina Cruz refinery was reported by local media outlets. According to the reports, the fire began in the early morning hours and was quickly extinguished by the refinery’s firefighting team. No injuries were reported.
The fire at the Cadereyta refinery was also reported by local media outlets. According to the reports, the fire began in the early morning hours and was quickly extinguished by the refinery’s firefighting team. No injuries were reported.
Pemex’s Response
Pemex released a statement regarding the fires. In the statement, the company said that the fires were caused by a malfunction in the refinery’s equipment. The company also said that the fires did not cause any significant damage to the refinery’s infrastructure.
Pemex’s Safety Record
Pemex has a long history of refinery fires. In the past decade, the company has experienced several major fires at its refineries. In 2020, a fire at the company’s refinery in Tula, Hidalgo, caused significant damage to the refinery’s infrastructure.
Impact of Refinery Fires
Refinery fires can have a significant impact on the company’s operations. In the case of the Tula fire, the refinery was shut down for several weeks while repairs were made. This caused a disruption in the company’s production and resulted in a loss of revenue.
Investigation into Refinery Fires
The Mexican government has launched an investigation into the cause of the fires. The investigation is being conducted by the National Commission for the Prevention of Accidents (CNPA). The CNPA is responsible for investigating industrial accidents and determining the cause of the accident.
Conclusion
Pemex has experienced two refinery fires in two days. The fires were caused by a malfunction in the refinery’s equipment and did not cause any significant damage to the refinery’s infrastructure. The Mexican government has launched an investigation into the cause of the fires. Refinery fires can have a significant impact on the company’s operations and can result in a loss of revenue.