A diesel spill has occurred at the Deer Park refinery complex in Texas, according to information released by the Mexican state-owned energy company, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex).
The leak took place within the refinery's navigation channel. The incident involved the movement of two private vessels at the facility.
Pemex stated that the spill occurred as one vessel, which had just completed a diesel refueling, was departing the site. Simultaneously, a second vessel was entering the channel to begin its loading process.
Vessel operations in the channel
The state-owned energy company confirmed the leak happened yesterday. The company's reports link the spill to the maneuvers of the two private ships.
The incident involves the maritime operations within the refinery's internal waterways. The leak was noted during the transition of these two vessels.
The vessels involved in the incident were identified as private ships. Their movement through the navigation channel coincided with the release of diesel.
The refinery's navigation channel serves as a primary route for vessels arriving to load or unload cargo. The movement of the departing vessel and the incoming vessel occurred within this specific area.
The company's report indicates the spill happened during the simultaneous arrival and departure of the two ships. The facility, located in Texas, manages significant fuel volumes for international distribution.