Historical Events tagged with "pemex"
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Explosions at Pemex Facility in Mexico City
A catastrophic series of explosions occurred at the Pemex petroleum storage facility in San Juan Ixhuatepec, Mexico City, resulting in a major fire and approximately 500 fatalities. The incident began when a storage tank under renovation exploded, leading to multiple failures of nearby tanks and subsequent blasts. The explosions caused widespread destruction in the surrounding area, with many residential blocks being severely impacted. Emergency services faced significant difficulties in controlling the fire due to the scale of the disaster and lack of immediate resources.
Continue ReadingMassive Oil Spill from Ixtoc I Well
The Ixtoc I oil well in the southern Gulf of Mexico experienced a blowout, resulting in the release of over 3 million barrels of crude oil into the ocean. This incident marked one of the most significant oil spills in history, affecting marine ecosystems and local economies. The blowout was caused by a failure in safety measures, and efforts to contain the spill took several months, involving international assistance and technological innovations in oil spill recovery.
Continue ReadingCreation of Pemex through Oil Expropriation
Mexico nationalized foreign oil properties on March 18, 1938, aiming to assert control over its resources. President Lázaro Cárdenas implemented this decision to secure economic independence and provide for the local economy, leading to the establishment of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). This act was driven by decades of foreign exploitation in the oil sector, which prompted a demand for national sovereignty.
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