Methane leaks in Bolivia
Satellites have detected 23 methane plumes at 4 sites in Bolivia since 2023, 12 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
12
Plumes, last 12 months
4
Sites
27,000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | 27,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | BOL_S_001 | 3,368 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | BOL_S_004 | 2,428 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 May 2026Waste / landfill | BOL_S_001 | 1,565 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 May 2026Waste / landfill | BOL_S_004 | 1,368 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | BOL_S_001 | 1,252 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | BOL_S_001 | 883 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | BOL_S_001 | 875 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | BOL_S_001 | 799 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 May 2026Waste / landfill | BOL_S_002 | 787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOL_S_001Landfill | 617 total | 3,996 kg/h | 21 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| BOL_S_002Landfill | 22 total | 787 kg/h | 1 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| BOL_S_004Landfill | 22 total | 2,428 kg/h | 1 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| BOL_S_003Landfill | 11 total | 513 kg/h | 1 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
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