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Diesel Spill at Pemex Deer Park Contained on Houston Ship Channel

Crews are cleaning up under regulatory oversight.

Overview

  • Hours after the Sunday leak, officials reported the spill is contained and the source is secure.
  • Response teams ringed the area with floating booms, which corral fuel on the water to stop it from spreading.
  • Pemex said it notified the proper regulatory agencies and is working with them on the response.
  • The company reported no known impact to nearby communities or industrial neighbors, and crews are watching for any slowdowns in ship traffic.
  • Key facts such as the cause and the amount released were not disclosed, and outlets described the incident as a developing story.