Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter MEX_S_118

Well head in Mexico. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 17 Jul 2026, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.

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Plumes
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Plumes, last 12 months
2,358 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,358 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
17 Jul 2026
Last seen
17 Jul 2026
Coordinates
17.90207, -93.22523 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
17 Jul 2026Oil & gas 2,358 kg/h Pemex Plausible View

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