Methane plume detected in Mexico
On 7 Jan 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 6,727 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 161 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 7 Jan 2026 · 17:24 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 2.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 25.87236, -100.29812
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
fcb400d6-c672-4a8f-9880-c34d955cbe1a
Likely operator
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Emitting site
MEX_S_055 · Landfill
19 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume fcb400d6-c672-4a8f-9880-c34d955cbe1a, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/fcb400d6-c672-4a8f-9880-c34d955cbe1a), accessed 5 Oct 2026.