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Pemex Says Deer Park Diesel Spill Is Contained With Cleanup Underway

The response underscores a disclosure gap over the undisclosed spill volume.

Overview

  • Pemex reported a diesel leak at its Deer Park refinery dock that was triggered by contact between two private vessels on Sunday during fueling operations.
  • The company said crews found and isolated the leak point and set floating booms to hold the fuel in place as part of a Level 3 CAER community alert.
  • Coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard continues, and authorities have not halted traffic in the Houston Ship Channel.
  • Pemex said there are no reported effects on nearby communities or refinery operations, and it estimated full cleanup and repairs will take about two days.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the situation is under control, while the lack of a disclosed spill volume and recent accidents at other Pemex sites keep scrutiny high.