Methane emitter MEX_S_022
Landfill in Mexico. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 3 Dec 2022, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
8
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,078 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,212 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
- 3 Dec 2022
- Last seen
- 21 Feb 2026
- Coordinates
- 19.5859, -99.20876 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | 1,805 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jul 2025Waste / landfill | 618 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Feb 2025Waste / landfill | 478 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 2,078 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 6 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 1,566 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 859 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Feb 2023Waste / landfill | 1,242 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Dec 2022Waste / landfill | 1,183 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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