Mexico’s $20 billion Olmeca (more commonly known as Dos Bocas) refinery was built to be the centerpiece of the country’s drive for energy independence, but three years after its launch, the flagship project is struggling to deliver. Designed to process the country’s heavy Maya crude and reduce reliance on fuel imports, the refinery has faced repeated outages, logistical bottlenecks, and underwhelming output. Instead of easing Pemex’s financial burden, it risks deepening the company’s dependence on government support…