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Environmental group Fundación Azul Ambientalista says oil spills are affecting six municipalities in Zulia state. Its director, Yohan Flores, attributed the incidents to inadequate maintenance of infrastructure belonging to state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela. The organization called for a remediation plan subject to international oversight. The complaint puts attention on the condition of PDVSA’s assets and the environmental effects of failures in its oil infrastructure.
Spills across six municipalities, if substantiated, would suggest that deferred maintenance is creating environmental liabilities, repair needs and obstacles to reliable oil operations. The call for international oversight also indicates limited confidence in domestic remediation, which prospective partners may reflect in due diligence, compliance requirements and rehabilitation budgets.
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Oil And Gas · El Diario
Sep 29, 2026
Watch for PDVSA or government authorities to publish a cleanup plan with a defined scope, timetable and independent monitoring, as well as any technical inspection identifying the infrastructure failures behind the reported spills.