Energy Transfer methane leaks
20 satellite-detected methane plumes at 9 sites we attribute to Energy Transfer, 15 of them in the 12 months to 13 Jul 2025.
An attribution is our best estimate of who operates the site, with a stated confidence level. It is not proof of wrongdoing. Energy Transfer can reply or correct it at any time. Is this attribution wrong?
15
Plumes, last 12 months
9
Sites
122,743 kg/h
Largest detected rate
12 Apr 2025
Last seen
Embed this map
Paste this into your article or website. It stays up to date automatically.
Most recent plumes
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_238 | 2,390 kg/h | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 12 Apr 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_177 | 4,113 kg/h | Energy Transfer Plausible | View |
| 9 Apr 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_220 | — | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 9 Apr 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_220 | — | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 9 Apr 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_220 | — | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 9 Apr 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_220 | — | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 28 Mar 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_177 | 990 kg/h | Energy Transfer Plausible | View |
| 27 Mar 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_007 | 2,673 kg/h | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 23 Mar 2025Oil & gas | USA_S_177 | 560 kg/h | Energy Transfer Plausible | View |
| 30 Nov 2024Oil & gas | USA_S_136 | 7,433 kg/h | Energy Transfer Plausible | View |
| 11 Nov 2024Oil & gas | USA_S_104 | 114,243 kg/h | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
| 9 Nov 2024Oil & gas | USA_S_104 | 122,743 kg/h | Energy Transfer Strong evidence | View |
How to contact Energy Transfer
- investorrelations@energytransfer.com (Investor relations)
- media@energytransfer.com (Media / press office)
- royaltyhotline@energytransfer.com (Ethics / grievance channel)
- gp_webmeteraccess@energytransfer.com (Named staff contact)
Public contact routes published on the company's own website.
- Website
- www.energytransfer.com
- Countries
- United States
- Confidence of these attributions
- Strong evidence × 5 Plausible × 4
Get alerts for Energy Transfer
We'll email you when UNEP publishes new plumes here. No account needed. Unsubscribe in one click.
We only use your email to send these alerts.
Sites attributed to Energy Transfer
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA_S_177Gathering and boosting facilities · Frequent | 55 total | 19,876 kg/h | 12 Apr 2025 | Energy Transfer Plausible |
| USA_S_220Gathering and boosting facilities | 44 total | — | 9 Apr 2025 | Energy Transfer Strong evidence |
| USA_S_412O&G facility (generic) | 13 total | 10,039 kg/h | 27 Aug 2024 | Energy Transfer Strong evidence |
| USA_S_007Gathering and boosting facilities | 12 total | 2,673 kg/h | 27 Mar 2025 | Energy Transfer Strong evidence |
| USA_S_104Gathering and boosting facilities | 22 total | 122,743 kg/h | 11 Nov 2024 | Energy Transfer Strong evidence |
| USA_S_238Gas Processing Unit | 11 total | 2,390 kg/h | 12 Apr 2025 | Energy Transfer Strong evidence |
| USA_S_136Transmission Pipelines | 11 total | 7,433 kg/h | 30 Nov 2024 | Energy Transfer Plausible |
| USA_S_118Gathering and boosting facilities | 01 total | 421 kg/h | 20 Oct 2023 | Energy Transfer Plausible |
| USA_S_003O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 1,185 kg/h | 14 Sep 2023 | Energy Transfer Plausible |
Is this attribution wrong?
If you operate this site, or know who does, tell us. Operators get a right of reply, and corrections are reviewed within a week.