energy
Fire at Havana oil refinery under control
Cuba faces a very serious energy crisis following the end of oil supplies from Venezuela after the fall of Nicolás Maduro.
TL;DR
- A fire at the Ñico López Refinery in Havana has been controlled.
- The causes of the fire are currently under investigation.
- The fire generated large flames and black smoke visible from across Havana Bay.
- The incident occurs as Cuba faces a severe energy crisis and economic difficulties.
- The country has implemented an emergency energy-saving plan, including fuel sale restrictions and a four-day work week.
- This incident is reminiscent of a devastating 2022 fire at the Matanzas supertanker base.