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Acid Gas Leak: 2 Dead and 35 Injured in a Texas Refinery

An acid gas leak in a Pemex refinery in Deer Park, Texas, has caused 2 deaths and 35 injuries. Local authorities have issued an alert, and an investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident.

Acid Gas Leak: 2 Dead and 35 Injured in a Texas Refinery

CountriesMexique, États-Unis
CompaniesPemex
SectorPétrole, Raffinage
ThemeRisques & Événements, Accidents industriels

A gas leak occurred on October 11, 2024, at the Deer Park refinery in Texas, owned by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and injuring 35 others. The incident took place in the afternoon, immediately triggering emergency protocols. Local authorities advised residents to stay indoors and turn off their air conditioners to mitigate exposure to the toxic gas.

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