Pemex controls Veracruz well fire, corrective work to start Monday

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) announced it has gained operational control over a contingency at the Krem-1 exploratory well in Las Choapas, Veracruz. The company plans to start corrective work on Monday, following a technical plan designed for such incidents.

According to Pemex, efforts are underway to ensure access for specialized personnel and equipment, alongside the necessary water supply for upcoming operations. Fluids and gases emanating from the well are being burned in a controlled manner under constant technical supervision. Containment pits have been established to manage potential spills.

The company emphasized that no settlements exist within a four-kilometer radius of the well. Ongoing tasks include recovery, remediation, and storage of collected material for final disposal. Pemex is also conducting environmental monitoring and coordinating with relevant authorities for control, mitigation, and surveillance actions.

As a community measure, Pemex is providing a mobile medical unit offering general medicine, dentistry, and mammography services to residents in nearby communities. This service will remain available throughout the duration of the work at the well site.