Methane plume detected in Mexico
On 17 Dec 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,400 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 57.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 17 Dec 2025 · 17:26 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 1.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- 17.65067, -93.08602
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
8cb7ffe3-1976-4f0b-aefe-a7d32eedb2f3
Likely operator
Pemex Plausible
State company Pemex operates most Mexican production, onshore and offshore.
Emitting site
MEX_S_095 · Tank batteries
12 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 8cb7ffe3-1976-4f0b-aefe-a7d32eedb2f3, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/8cb7ffe3-1976-4f0b-aefe-a7d32eedb2f3), accessed 5 Oct 2026.