Methane leaks in Colombia
Satellites have detected 31 methane plumes at 12 sites in Colombia since 2023, 11 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
11
Plumes, last 12 months
12
Sites
4,984 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_008 | 4,984 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_021 | 3,524 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | COL_S_008 | 2,925 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_001 | 2,849 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_003 | 2,665 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 May 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_001 | 1,910 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | COL_S_005 | 1,518 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_022 | 1,484 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_022 | 1,107 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | COL_S_022 | 884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL_S_022Landfill · Frequent | 37 total | 1,484 kg/h | 27 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_001Landfill | 24 total | 2,849 kg/h | 16 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_008Landfill | 22 total | 4,984 kg/h | 29 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_003Landfill | 14 total | 2,665 kg/h | 20 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_005Landfill | 14 total | 2,240 kg/h | 5 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_021Landfill | 12 total | 3,524 kg/h | 20 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_029Tank batteries | 11 total | 303 kg/h | 24 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_020Landfill | 02 total | 1,657 kg/h | 24 Jul 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_016Landfill | 01 total | 686 kg/h | 24 May 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_026Landfill | 01 total | 437 kg/h | 4 Dec 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_007Landfill | 01 total | 9,017 kg/h | 30 Apr 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| COL_S_019Landfill | 01 total | 2,176 kg/h | 29 Dec 2023 | Not yet attributed |
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Of 1 sites UNEP notified in Colombia, operators responded on 1.
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