Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter MEX_S_059

Gas Processing Unit in Mexico. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 15 May 2025, most recently on 15 May 2025.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

1,625 kg/h

Largest detected rate

1,625 kg/h

Typical (median) rate

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Who likely operates it

Pemex Plausible

Evidence

State company Pemex operates most Mexican production, onshore and offshore.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type: Gas Processing Unit
UNEP notified: Yes
Operator responded to UNEP: No
First seen: 15 May 2025
Last seen: 15 May 2025
Coordinates: 17.99445, -93.08836 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
15 May 2025Oil & gas	1,625 kg/h	Pemex Plausible	View

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