Environmental
Venezuela reports new oil spill near Paraguana refinery
Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA reports a fresh oil spill near its Paraguana refining complex, prompting local environmental alerts and beach monitoring.
State media report that a small oil slick has emerged near Venezuela’s Paraguana Peninsula refineries, following routine transfer and maintenance operations. The area lies close to sensitive coastal ecosystems and has seen repeated spills in recent years. Environmental groups warn that even localized releases can harm marine life, fisheries and coral zones. Local authorities have deployed cleanup crews and restricted public access to affected shoreline stretches, while pressing state operators to disclose the volume and source of the spill. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about Venezuela’s aging oil infrastructure and its impact on coastal and marine environments.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Paraguana Peninsula, Falcón State, Venezuela
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 11:22 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 11:22 UTC
- Source
- Reuters Spanish Services
- Connected threats
- Not provided