Methane leaks in Chile
Satellites have detected 124 methane plumes at 15 sites in Chile since 2023, 37 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
37
Plumes, last 12 months
15
Sites
13,511 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | CHL_S_001 | 13,511 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | CHL_S_001 | 11,540 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | CHL_S_001 | 10,856 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 May 2026Waste / landfill | CHL_S_002 | 10,607 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 May 2026Waste / landfill | CHL_S_002 | 9,936 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | CHL_S_001 | 9,200 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | CHL_S_002 | 8,920 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | CHL_S_001 | 7,864 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | CHL_S_001 | 7,465 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | CHL_S_010 | 6,794 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHL_S_001Landfill | 712 total | 21,614 kg/h | 7 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_009Landfill | 617 total | 3,857 kg/h | 6 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_002Landfill · Persistent | 614 total | 12,420 kg/h | 31 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_004Landfill | 417 total | 2,813 kg/h | 26 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_003Landfill | 314 total | 7,131 kg/h | 29 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_007Landfill · Frequent | 211 total | 4,794 kg/h | 30 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_011Landfill | 211 total | 3,820 kg/h | 23 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_014Landfill | 25 total | 4,583 kg/h | 23 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_008Landfill | 24 total | 3,702 kg/h | 18 Sep 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_017Landfill | 15 total | 2,255 kg/h | 8 Dec 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_012Dumping site | 11 total | 3,391 kg/h | 2 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_010Landfill | 11 total | 6,794 kg/h | 13 Sep 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_005Landfill | 05 total | 11,545 kg/h | 31 Dec 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_006Landfill | 04 total | 8,786 kg/h | 2 May 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| CHL_S_015Landfill | 03 total | 3,500 kg/h | 8 Mar 2025 | Not yet attributed |
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