MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 122) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) activated safety protocols to control a fire that broke out at 11:15 a.m. at the Abkatún-H platform.
The unmanned satellite platform is located 73km from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, the Mexico City-based company reported on 19 Oct. 2026 in an official statement.
The state-owned company indicated it activated safety protocols and that firefighting vessels are responding to the emergency.
So far, no injuries have been reported.
The Regional Emergency Response and Management Group (GRAME) will remain in session until the emergency is over.
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