A fire broke out at the Abkatun Alfa platform in the Gulf of Mexico. It resulted in the loss of two workers’ lives and affected oil production. Pemex oil platform fire The incident happened at around 11:00 AM local time. Mexico’s state-owned oil company, Pemex, managed the situation.
Pemex announced at 3:00 PM that the fire had been extinguished. However, the tragic news of two worker fatalities was confirmed. The platform suffered damage, causing a significant impact on oil production. Pemex is actively repairing the platform and working to restore production levels.
The fire is the latest in a series of accidents at Pemex platforms. In 2019, a fire at the Ku-Maloob-Zaap platform killed three workers. In 2020, a fire at the Ichalkil-Chiltik platform caused an oil spill. Pemex has been criticized for its safety record, and the latest fire is likely to raise further concerns about the company’s ability to operate its oil platforms safely.
Moreover, the fire is a setback for Mexico’s oil industry. Pemex is the country’s largest oil producer, and the incident is expected to have adverse effects on oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.
This occurrence comes at a challenging time for Mexico, as the country faces difficulties in meeting its oil production targets.
