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Scientists detect second 'vast' methane leak at Pemex oil field in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Sept 2 (Reuters) — Satellites recorded another large methane leak at an offshore platform belonging to Mexico’s Pemex in August, according to exclusive data shared with Reuters, even as pressure mounts on the state oil company to reduce these emissions.
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