Methane emitter MEX_S_019
Landfill in Mexico. Satellites have detected 9 methane plumes here since 24 Feb 2023, most recently on 23 May 2026.
9
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
7,796 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,359 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 24 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 23 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 18.98281, -98.1394 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2026Waste / landfill | 5,335 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 May 2026Waste / landfill | 4,524 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | 1,906 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | 2,853 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Aug 2025Waste / landfill | 7,796 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 May 2025Waste / landfill | 6,322 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 4,359 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Dec 2023Waste / landfill | 1,449 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Feb 2023Waste / landfill | 1,807 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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