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Pemex Confirms Armed Raid on Akal-R Platform, Theft of 50 Breathing Units

Authorities pursue an open investigation after the company reinforced Gulf surveillance with the Navy.

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Piratas roban a Pemex. Foto: Especial (Reuters/Gobierno de México/Ilustrativas de Canva)
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Complejo Cantarell en Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. Foto: Pemex

Overview

  • The boarding occurred the night of August 18 around 22:00 on the Akal-R platform in the Cantarell field in the Sonda de Campeche.
  • Pemex activated its maritime incident protocol with the Navy, yet the perpetrators escaped and have not been located.
  • No physical injuries were reported, and three workers received on-site medical care for nervous crises.
  • Pemex filed a complaint with the Fiscalía General de la República, and local reports say an investigative case was opened.
  • Security and surveillance have been reinforced in the area as officials note a pattern of assaults on platforms, with essential safety gear stolen that undermines emergency readiness.