Methane leaks in Argentina
Satellites have detected 378 methane plumes at 52 sites in Argentina since 2020, 140 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
140
Plumes, last 12 months
52
Sites
147,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Notified sites where the operator responded to UNEP
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | — | 147,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | — | 134,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | — | 123,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 112,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | — | 111,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | — | 98,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 95,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | — | 95,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 93,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | — | 92,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Who operates these sites
Not yet attributed
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARG_S_053Tank batteries · Frequent | 3541 total | 8,037 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_045Flare · Frequent | 88 total | 2,240 kg/h | 4 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_050Tank batteries | 66 total | 6,625 kg/h | 9 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_006Flare | 520 total | 3,647 kg/h | 5 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_024Landfill | 410 total | 6,891 kg/h | 7 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_069Flare | 34 total | 2,755 kg/h | 18 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_014Flare · Frequent | 27 total | 4,277 kg/h | 2 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_054Flare | 24 total | 3,609 kg/h | 20 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_052Landfill | 22 total | 2,867 kg/h | 22 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_046Flare | 22 total | 2,503 kg/h | 9 Nov 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_034Landfill | 14 total | 6,507 kg/h | 5 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_048Landfill | 14 total | 6,966 kg/h | 3 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_033Flare | 13 total | 872 kg/h | 18 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_056Dumping site · Frequent | 12 total | 2,681 kg/h | 4 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_059Landfill | 12 total | 1,937 kg/h | 24 Nov 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_047Abandoned wells | 12 total | 1,407 kg/h | 17 Nov 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_074Tank batteries | 11 total | 869 kg/h | 27 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_067Pipeline valve | 11 total | — | 20 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_068Pipeline valve | 11 total | — | 20 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_071O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 384 kg/h | 18 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_061Pit | 11 total | 882 kg/h | 5 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_060Gathering and boosting facilities | 11 total | — | 5 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_065Gathering and boosting facilities | 11 total | 248 kg/h | 3 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_062Gas disposal facility | 11 total | 149 kg/h | 3 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ARG_S_063Tank batteries | 11 total | — | 3 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
Authorities you can notify
Of 37 sites UNEP notified in Argentina, operators responded on 19.
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