In August 2023, following a July marine platform explosion, Mexico’s state-owned Pemex experienced increased oil exports. The mishap cost two lives and nearly a day’s production. CEO Octavio Romero Oropeza spearheaded the overseas export of 1.07 million daily barrels. This shows a 2.3% monthly jump and makes up over half of Pemex’s total output. Year-over-year, […]
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