CAMPECHE, MEXICO — State oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) confirmed on Friday, September 11, that an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was caused by a leaking pipeline, ruling out any injuries to personnel or contamination of coastal beaches.
The incident occurred off the coast of Campeche, approximately 46 nautical miles from Ciudad del Carmen. In an official statement, Mexico’s state-owned energy giant reported that once the breach was detected, technical teams immediately depressurized the affected pipeline to contain the flow of crude oil and prevent further discharge into marine waters.
Response operations mobilized federal inter-agency support. The Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) deployed four vessels, two aircraft, and 255 personnel to assist with containment and remediation efforts in the surrounding waters. Environmental oversight agencies, including the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (Secihti) and the Agency for Security, Energy and the Environment (ASEA), initiated aerial flyovers and monitoring protocols to document repair progress and evaluate potential ecological impacts.
Pemex emphasized that recovery crews remain active at the site, working alongside specialized technicians to inspect, seal, and repair the damaged infrastructure. The company reassured the public that containment procedures prevented the spill from reaching nearby coastal areas or disrupting onshore activities.
“As part of the implemented actions, the leaking pipeline was identified, depressurized to stop the release, and recovery, inspection, and repair work continues in the area,” the company stated, confirming that no injuries or fatalities occurred among offshore workers.
Environmental authorities continue monitoring the surrounding waters while Pemex completes technical repairs on the pipeline to restore normal operations.
Source: El Universal
