Methane Leaks
Waste / landfill · Undetermined

Methane emitter MEX_S_030

Landfill in Mexico. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 13 Apr 2025, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
5,705 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,128 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Landfill
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
13 Apr 2025
Last seen
4 Oct 2025
Coordinates
21.26553, -86.92028 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

4 Oct 2025: 2,552 kg/h13 Apr 2025: 5,705 kg/h 13 Apr 2025 4 Oct 2025 5,705 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
4 Oct 2025Waste / landfill 2,552 kg/h Not yet attributed View
13 Apr 2025Waste / landfill 5,705 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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