A blast has forced Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery to suspend operations. According to Reuters, the fire at the Cardón facility in Punto Fijo, Falcón state, originated in a gas line. When fully operational, the plant can process 300,000 barrels of oil per day.
7 Oct 2026
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