Methane plume detected in Mexico
On 20 May 2021, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 3,325 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 79.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 20 May 2021 · 17:30 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NW · 3.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- 27.81764, -101.18181
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
c0628b2a-fdd4-4826-b697-f08004a0e2b5
Likely operator
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Emitting site
MEX_S_058 · Venting shaft
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume c0628b2a-fdd4-4826-b697-f08004a0e2b5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/c0628b2a-fdd4-4826-b697-f08004a0e2b5), accessed 6 Oct 2026.