The fire recorded at the coking plant of the Olmeca Refinery, located in Dos Bocas, Tabasco, was controlled by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) with no reported injuries or damage to other operational areas.
Immediate activation of safety protocols
According to official information, the fire was extinguished at approximately 6:25 PM following the intervention of more than 150 emergency response specialists. From the onset of the event, industrial safety protocols were activated to contain the fire and prevent its spread within the complex.
Furthermore, as a preventive measure, personnel were evacuated from administrative buildings and nearby corporate areas within the Dos Bocas maritime terminal.
Medical care and risk control
During the response efforts, one firefighter was reported to have mild smoke inhalation and received immediate medical attention. Authorities indicated that the incident posed no risk to nearby communities.
In parallel, cooling and verification work continues in the affected area to ensure safe conditions before resuming normal operations.
Technical evaluation and analysis of the fire at the Olmeca refinery
Following the fire control, Pemex initiated the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process to determine the origin of the event and prevent future incidents in the refining infrastructure.
This type of evaluation is key in highly complex facilities such as the Olmeca refinery, where the coking plant plays a significant role in processing heavy crude residues.
Operational context in Dos Bocas
The incident occurs in a context where experts have warned of potential impacts on operational efficiency following similar events, including reductions in fuel production and adjustments to industrial processes.
In this regard, operational continuity and risk management at the Dos Bocas refinery remain key factors for the performance of Mexico’s refining system.
Finally, Pemex reiterated its commitment to personnel safety, the integrity of its facilities, and transparency in communicating such events.
Source: PEMEX
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