Fire Breaks Out at Key Oil Refinery in Havana, Cuba

A fire has broken out at the Nicopuz oil refinery in Havana, the capital of Cuba. According to Agence France-Presse, the incident occurred at one of the country’s most important oil refining facilities, but no details have yet been released regarding the extent of financial damages or potential casualties.

Authorities in Cuba have not yet provided official information on the cause of the fire or the scope of the damages. The Nicopuz refinery is considered a critical facility supplying petroleum products to the capital and several other areas of the country.

This event comes at a time when Cuba has faced a severe shortage of oil and petroleum products in recent years. Part of this situation is attributed to developments related to Venezuelan oil exports and restrictions on that country’s energy sector, directly impacting Cuba’s energy supply.

Traditionally, Cuba has sourced a significant portion of its oil needs from Venezuela, and any disruption in this supply chain puts additional pressure on the country’s fuel distribution network and public services.