What did Pemex announce about the Krem-1 well, and when did the incident occur?

Pemex announced on Sunday that it had completed the closure of its Krem-1 exploratory well, nearly five months after an accident caused a fire and prolonged flaring of natural gas. The well, located near Las Choapas in Veracruz, 'no longer has surface flow,' according to Pemex's statement.

What are Pemex's ongoing commitments following the Krem-1 well closure?

Pemex stated it will continue environmental cleanup, compensation, and repair efforts in coordination with authorities and surrounding communities; provide medical services to more than 45 communities; and deploy field teams to document the incident's impact.

Mexico's Pemex completes closure of Krem-1 well months after accident

Aug 2, 2026

Mexican state-owned oil company Pemex completed the closure of its Krem-1 well five months after a fire burned 300 million cubic meters of gas. The company will continue environmental cleanup and provide medical services to affected communities.

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