A blast at Venezuela’s Cardon oil facility has triggered a suspension of operations at the nation’s second-largest refinery, according to Reuters.
The incident occurred on October 7, 2026, in Punto Fijo, located in the Falcón state. Reports indicate that the resulting fire originated within a gas line.
The Cardon complex is a critical asset in the country’s energy sector, with a processing capacity of 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day when fully operational. The shutdown marks a significant disruption to production at the site.
Gas line fire? That sounds like chronic maintenance neglect rather than an accident.
300,000 barrels per day offline is massive. Does this impact global fuel prices soon?
Another hit to Venezuela’s already struggling energy sector. When will these safety upgrades happen?