Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleos Mexicanos's natural gas pipeline exploded in Tabasco state in southern Mexico, Reuters reported, citing Oscar Ferrer, mayor of the city where the blast occurred.

The blast didn't pose any ``risk'' to the population, Ferrer told local radio, Reuters said. The 16-inch pipeline of the company known as Pemex ran between the states of Veracruz and Tabasco, the report said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Manash Goswami in New Delhi at mgoswami@bloomberg.net.

Last Updated: October 31, 2007 03:43 EDT