The Government of Tabasco confirmed that what is seen (in the video) is water vapor. Pemex issued an official statement confirming that the Dos Bocas refinery is operating without any setbacks and denying any contingency. 'The Olmeca Refinery operates normally and no contingency has occurred at its facilities,' the company stated. Pemex added that the images released correspond to the release of water vapor during processes at the coking plant, which does not represent any risk. 'It does not represent any risk to the community, personnel, or the environment,' it specified. Pemex also urged the public to only seek information through official channels to avoid confusion. It is worth recalling that on March 17, an explosion occurred in Dos Bocas followed by a fire in the perimeter area of the complex, with a death toll of five people. At that time, the fatal accident was attributed to the rains in Tabasco and the presence of hydrocarbons on the ground. This caused concern among local residents due to the lack of immediate official information about what happened. What happened at the Dos Bocas refinery this Tuesday? El Financiero consulted with authorities from the Government of Tabasco. A video on social media showed a supposed leak at the plant belonging to Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). In the video posted by the user @giltabasco on X, alarm sirens can be heard in the background as a cloud of alleged gas covers the floor. According to the posts, the incident activated safety protocols and the evacuation of the refinery's personnel. Days later, it was confirmed that the fire caused a leak that contaminated the Seco River, leading to containment actions to avoid greater environmental impact, although there were losses in the fishing and tourism sectors. Is the Olmeca Refinery in Tabasco in danger? The Civil Protection Institute responded that there are no gas leaks. The supposed gas seen in the video corresponds to maintenance work carried out at the Dos Bocas refinery known as 'sandblasting,' a process that uses pressurized sand to clean the exterior of pipes, which results in vapor release. 'There is no gas leak at the refinery.'
