Methane Leaks

MPLX methane leaks

4 satellite-detected methane plumes at 3 sites we attribute to MPLX, 1 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.

An attribution is our best estimate of who operates the site, with a stated confidence level. It is not proof of wrongdoing. MPLX can reply or correct it at any time. Is this attribution wrong?

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Plumes, last 12 months
3
Sites
4,384 kg/h
Largest detected rate
24 May 2026
Last seen
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Most recent plumes

Detected Site Emission rate Likely operator
24 May 2026Oil & gas USA_S_1168 644 kg/h MPLX Strong evidence View
14 Jan 2024Oil & gas USA_S_861 4,384 kg/h MPLX Plausible View
24 Dec 2023Oil & gas USA_S_011 3,761 kg/h MPLX Strong evidence View
23 Nov 2023Oil & gas USA_S_011 1,372 kg/h MPLX Strong evidence View

How to contact MPLX

Public contact routes published on the company's own website.

Website
www.mplx.com
Countries
United States
Confidence of these attributions
Strong evidence × 2 Plausible × 1

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Sites attributed to MPLX

Site Plumes, last 12 months Largest detected rate Last seen Likely operator
USA_S_011Gas Processing Unit 02 total 3,761 kg/h 24 Dec 2023 MPLX Strong evidence
USA_S_1168Gas Processing Unit 11 total 644 kg/h 24 May 2026 MPLX Strong evidence
USA_S_861Well head 01 total 4,384 kg/h 14 Jan 2024 MPLX Plausible
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