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Methane emitter MEX_S_078

Well head in Mexico. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 15 Aug 2025, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

465 kg/h

Largest detected rate

438 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: Well head
UNEP notified: Yes
Operator responded to UNEP: Yes
First seen: 15 Aug 2025
Last seen: 16 Aug 2025
Coordinates: 20.52722, -97.59764 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
16 Aug 2025Oil & gas	465 kg/h	Pemex Plausible	View
15 Aug 2025Oil & gas	411 kg/h	Pemex Plausible	View

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