Pemex Faces Lawsuit After Deadly Gas Leak at Texas Refinery

Three injured workers sue the Mexican oil giant for negligence following a hydrogen sulfide release that killed two and injured dozens at the Deer Park facility.

The lawsuit, filed in a Texas court, accuses Pemex of failing to maintain safe working conditions, leading to the release of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.
The incident resulted in two deaths and 35 injuries, with three workers experiencing symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and respiratory issues.
Pemex, which fully acquired the Deer Park refinery from Shell in 2022, is under investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and other agencies.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for Deer Park residents for over two hours due to the hazardous gas release.
Criticism has been directed at Pemex and local authorities for delayed communication and emergency response during the incident.