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Pemex Repairs Offshore Pipeline After Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Pemex completes emergency pipeline repairs following a 300-barrel oil spill off Mexico's coast. Cleanup efforts continue near Paraíso, Tabasco, to restore coastal areas and prevent future leaks.
Pemex Completes Emergency Repairs After Offshore Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico
In the wake of an offshore oil spill, Mexican state oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has completed urgent repair work on a subsea pipeline linking its Akal-C platform to the Dos Bocas Maritime Terminal (TMDB). The spill, which released approximately 300 barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico, prompted swift containment efforts to minimize environmental damage near the coast of Paraíso, Tabasco.
The company confirmed that repairs were finalized on May 6 after installing two metal clamps to stop the leaks. Controlled operations have since resumed, and ongoing monitoring has revealed no traces of oil in the repaired pipeline segments.
Pemex has also addressed the presence of hydrocarbons along a 7-kilometer stretch of affected coastline. Out of 15 sites identified with hydrocarbon traces, 14 have been remediated, with the final location expected to be treated by May 9. In coordination with local authorities, Pemex deployed containment vessels and installed barriers in the Mecoacán Lagoon and near the TMDB to prevent further coastal contamination.
The incident highlights operational risks of aging offshore infrastructure and the urgency of maintaining robust safety and response systems. It follows closely on the heels of a fire and explosion in April at Pemex's PCH-1 platform, which led to injuries for over 30 workers.
Looking ahead, Pemex remains focused on advancing strategic projects like the $4.5 billion Zama oil development off Tabasco, featuring two new platforms, 68 kilometers of pipelines and cables, and an onshore facility. These investments underline Pemex's commitment to bolstering Mexico's domestic production capacity while meeting national energy demands.
Natural gas also remains a key pillar of Pemex's long-term strategy. As global energy players shift toward transitional fuels, Pemex calls for expanded infrastructure to support storage, transportation, and distribution across Mexico. Projects like the natural gas terminal in Altamira, Tamaulipas, are positioned as catalysts for reshoring supply chains and reinforcing Mexico's energy security.
At SA Operations, we recognize that rapid response, environmental protection, and infrastructure integrity are now more critical than ever across offshore operations. Our global network of energy professionals supports clients in tackling today's challenges with agility, compliance, and technical precision—whether it's mobilizing urgent response teams or staffing major development projects across oil, gas, and renewables.
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