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The Cardon Refinery is the second largest oil refinery in Venezuela, with a production capacity of 310,000 barrels per day, and is located in the state of Falcon, northwest of the country.
Agency information indicates that the refinery in question is located in Falcon State, northwest of the country.
Eyewitnesses confirmed to the agency that they saw flames and columns of smoke, noting that the fire was brought under control and two of the facility’s employees were safely evacuated.
Reuters added that Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company, Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), did not respond to the agency's request for comment on the incident.
It was later noted that work had stopped at the Cardon refinery, the second largest oil refinery in Venezuela, with a production capacity of 310,000 barrels per day completely, following a fire that broke out due to a leak in the gas pipeline. Firefighting teams controlled the fire and evacuated employees and workers.
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