Real-time fracking intelligence and alerts for Mexico's defenders
Mexican environmentalists feel betrayed by President Sheinbaum's swift reversal on her campaign promise to ban fracking, reigniting protests and a growing opposition movement.
FrackSentinel aggregates public government data, citizen reports, and environmental readings to track new fracking permits, water contamination, and seismic activity across Mexico. Users receive instant alerts tailored to their regions and can generate professional reports for advocacy, media, and legal action. It turns raw data into actionable intelligence so scientists and activists can respond faster to Sheinbaum administration policy shifts.
Mexican environmental scientists, anti-fracking activists, and progressive voters who supported Sheinbaum based on her environmental platform
The only platform hyper-focused on Mexico's fracking reversal with direct integration of SEMARNAT/CNAG data, citizen science verification workflows, and PostGIS-powered regional risk mapping.
supportive and urgent
Live map of all fracking sites, permits, and impact zones with region filtering and historical layers
Real-time notifications via email, SMS, and WhatsApp when new permits or violations occur in chosen states
Visual trends for water quality, air pollution, earthquakes, and health correlations
One-click PDF reports with charts, citations, and branding for officials or press
Upload geo-tagged photos, water tests, and observations with moderation queue
Timeline comparing Sheinbaum's campaign promises against current fracking actions
Machine learning model flags high-risk contamination zones based on historical patterns
Moderated feed where scientists verify citizen submissions
Full data export and integration capabilities for research institutions
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| risk_level | text | Yes |
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Relationships:
/api/sitesRetrieve filtered fracking sites and map data
/api/alertsFetch user's unread alerts
/api/reportsGenerate and store new advocacy report
/api/contributionsSubmit citizen science evidence
/api/preferencesUpdate alert regions and notification settings
Limited to 2 states
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 620 | 7% | $1,519 | $18,228 |
| Month 6 | 4,850 | 13% | $11,007 | $132,084 |
Real-time fracking alerts, impact dashboards, and report tools built for Mexican scientists and activists.
1. Offer free 12-month Scientist accounts to 15 prominent researchers at UNAM and IPN environmental departments in exchange for feedback and case studies. 2. Partner with established anti-fracking collectives in Coahuila and Nuevo León by providing branded campaign dashboards. 3. Run targeted Facebook/Instagram ads in environmental groups offering 50% off first year for the first 40 activist signups.
Strong satellite monitoring
US-centric, no Mexico policy tracker or WhatsApp alerts
Mexico-specific data layers, activist workflows, and Spanish-first experience
Huge petition audience
No environmental data or scientific verification
Combines petitions with hard environmental data and report tools
Network effects from verified citizen science data creating the richest Mexico-specific fracking dataset. Switching costs increase as organizations build institutional knowledge and report libraries inside the platform.
Sheinbaum's rapid reversal on her fracking ban has created a specific, time-sensitive wave of anger and mobilization among her original progressive base, creating urgent demand for sophisticated monitoring tools.
Government data sources change or become unavailable
Multiple data sources + citizen science layer as backup
Activists prefer free tools and resist paid plans
Strong free tier with clear premium value for power users
Legal challenges regarding data collection in Mexico
Only use officially public data and transparent methodology
Success: At least 18 confirm they would pay $35+/mo for the described features
Success: 100 signups and 12 paid conversions within 21 days
Success: MRR > $1,800 in first 30 days
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