Fire Erupts at Pemex’s Olmeca Refinery During Maintenance
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May 16, 2026
A fire broke out shortly after midnight on May 16 at Pemex’s Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco. Local reports suggested it was a large fire, however Pemex, the operator of the refinery, stated that the fire occurred during scheduled maintenance that involved steam-emptying and controlled venting. The blaze appeared outside a vacuum residue storage […]
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