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Fire Breaks Out at Mexico's Dos Bocas Refinery, Second Incident in Less Than a Month
A fire occurred in the coke storage area of Pemex's Dos Bocas refinery in Tabasco, Mexico, on April 10, 2026. The blaze was contained without injuries or impact to processing capacity. This follows a March 17 incident near the site that resulted in five deaths.
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A fire broke out in the coke storage area of the Dos Bocas refinery on Thursday afternoon. The refinery is operated by Pemex. No injuries were reported, and the fire did not affect the facility's operations.
Officials confirmed the fire was under control by late Thursday. Personnel participated in the response efforts.
The Dos Bocas refinery was constructed as a key project. The facility has experienced repeated operational challenges. This fire marks the second incident at or near the site in less than a month.
A fire outside the refinery perimeter resulted in deaths. Details on the cause of the earlier event were not specified in available reports.
The Dos Bocas refinery is described as a symbol of energy sovereignty.
Petroleum coke storage areas are prone to combustion, especially with accumulated fine dust.
No sources contradicted the containment or lack of injuries.
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