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Salina Cruz Coker Project Hits 76% Completion, Sheinbaum Says

Officials cast the unit as a step toward converting heavy residues into cleaner fuels.

Overview

  • The plant is expected to add about 80,000 barrels per day of gasoline and diesel, replacing some high-sulfur fuel oil.
  • Construction is being carried out with ICA Fluor, which is also involved in upgrades at the Tula refinery.
  • Sheinbaum said start-up would come very soon, describing it as part of a push to raise domestic refined output.
  • Officials say the fuels produced will have lower sulfur content to help cut emissions.
  • The inspection included Energy Secretary Luz Elena González, Pemex director Víctor Rodríguez and Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara, days after a fatal fire near Dos Bocas refocused attention on safety.