Methane plume detected in Mexico
On 13 Jul 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 13 Jul 2026 · 17:18 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 0.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 17.51238, -93.81607
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
13a8e57a-8e42-4d87-8846-b3ca123ef4e1
Likely operator
Pemex Plausible
State company Pemex operates most Mexican production, onshore and offshore.
Emitting site
MEX_S_115 · Exploration
6 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP notified the government about this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 13a8e57a-8e42-4d87-8846-b3ca123ef4e1, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/13a8e57a-8e42-4d87-8846-b3ca123ef4e1), accessed 5 Oct 2026.