Massive explosion at New Mexico oil refinery: 3 people injured
У Friday, 31 October 2025, at the HF Sinclair - Navajo Refinery in Artesia, New Mexico (USA), an explosion followed by fire.
Three people were hospitalised for medical treatment. The production and details of the damage are currently being clarified.
Representatives of the plant reported that «there are no threats to public safety» as air monitoring showed normal indicators.
Importance of refineries and possible impact
Navajo Refinery processes about 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it the largest refinery in New Mexico.
It is located in the Artesia industrial zone, not far from the Permian Basin fields, and supplies the market in the southwestern US states.
If production is severely disrupted, it could affect fuel supplies in the region and increase pressure on oil infrastructure in the US - which has implications for global market trends.
Reaction and further actions
HF Sinclair, the operator, has already deployed emergency teams and is investigating the cause of the explosion and assessing the impact on production and the environment.
The local New Mexico Environmental Protection Agency sent teams to monitor the air and ensure public safety.
Ukrainian
English