Methane plume detected in Mexico
On 29 Apr 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,823 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 43.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 29 Apr 2024 · 17:46 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 2.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 20.46725, -97.53572
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
817a0f05-e061-469b-8f50-6a2bbc7f0b09
Likely operator
Pemex Plausible
State company Pemex operates most Mexican production, onshore and offshore.
Emitting site
MEX_S_005 · Well head
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 817a0f05-e061-469b-8f50-6a2bbc7f0b09, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/817a0f05-e061-469b-8f50-6a2bbc7f0b09), accessed 4 Oct 2026.