Explosion and Fire Reported on Akal Bravo Maritime Oil Platform in Mexico
An explosion followed by a severe fire has been reported on the “Akal Bravo” maritime oil platform, part of the Catarell production complex in the Campeche Sound, Mexico.
While details are still emerging, the situation is being closely monitored by maritime authorities and Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Mexico’s state-owned petroleum company.
Initial information surfaced when videos began circulating on social media platforms, depicting an intense fire aboard the Pemex-operated Akal Bravo platform.
WATCH:
OIL: Get ready for higher gas prices. The Akal Bravo maritime oil platform in Mexico is on fire – about 11 million barrels of oil are about to go off line.
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