Methane Leaks
Waste / landfill · Not seen recently

Methane emitter MEX_S_063

Landfill in Mexico. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 15 Oct 2024, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.

4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,722 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,140 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
15 Oct 2024
Last seen
20 Dec 2025
Coordinates
18.89197, -96.13525 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

20 Dec 2025: 2,722 kg/h15 Aug 2025: 966 kg/h4 Jun 2025: 1,079 kg/h15 Oct 2024: 1,200 kg/h 15 Oct 2024 20 Dec 2025 2,722 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
20 Dec 2025Waste / landfill 2,722 kg/h Not yet attributed View
15 Aug 2025Waste / landfill 966 kg/h Not yet attributed View
4 Jun 2025Waste / landfill 1,079 kg/h Not yet attributed View
15 Oct 2024Waste / landfill 1,200 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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