The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which led to coastal pollution and wildlife deaths, was caused by a leak in an underwater pipeline owned by the state-owned company Petroleos Mexicanos. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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According to Pemex CEO Victor Rodriguez, the leak occurred near the Abkatun offshore platform in Campeche Bay. As a result of the incident, three employees were dismissed.
The volume of oil that entered the water is currently being determined. At the same time, environmental organizations estimate the leak to be up to 800 tons of hydrocarbons.
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The spill spread from the state of Tabasco in southern Mexico to Tamaulipas in the north, causing significant environmental consequences and a wave of criticism from environmental groups.
Pemex problems and investigation
The Mexican government launched an investigation into the causes of the accident last month. Possible versions considered natural leaks, illegal discharges from tankers, and technical infrastructure malfunctions.
The final results confirmed that the cause was a pipeline malfunction.
The incident once again highlighted the systemic problems of Pemex, which has already faced accidents and environmental incidents. The company is also under financial pressure, with a debt of over $85 billion and struggling to stabilize production levels.
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