2023-08-02 04:50:54
[Mexico oil terminal is closed due to oil spill, the loss of export capacity in peak demand season is costly]
Pemex has shut down the country’s largest oil export terminal due to an oil spill. On Sunday (July 30), a crude oil leak occurred in a hose set at the FPSO oil export terminal, causing the facility to shut down. And just last month, Pemex closed its Salina Cruz terminal after strong winds snapped hoses for loading ships. In addition, the company suffered an explosion on a natural gas platform in July, killing two people. Since summer is the peak driving time for Mexico’s largest neighbor, the United States, oil demand has surged. At this time, the loss of crude oil production and export capacity is not insignificant. According to the shipping report, the FPSO and Salina Cruz terminals are expected to close this week. service at some point.
