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Pemex Says Small Fire at Dos Bocas Refinery Was Quickly Contained With No Injuries

The company attributes the incident to a loss of containment in a discharge line.

Overview

  • The incident occurred inside a process plant at the Olmeca facility in Dos Bocas, Tabasco.
  • Pemex said specialized firefighting crews contained the blaze quickly after activating its Emergency Response Plan.
  • The company reported no injuries, environmental impact, or structural damage.
  • Operations continue normally as the plant was secured and nearby risks were eliminated.
  • Videos showing black smoke drew public attention as officials cited the refinery’s ramp‑up, with November throughput at 206,468 bpd and recent claims of 230,000–300,000 bpd.