Methane leaks in Jordan
Satellites have detected 120 methane plumes at 13 sites in Jordan since 2022, 42 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
42
Plumes, last 12 months
13
Sites
40,000 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 May 2026Waste / landfill | — | 40,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 25,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 25,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | — | 22,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | — | 21,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 16,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | 14,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | — | 13,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 6 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 13,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOR_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 915 total | 3,831 kg/h | 26 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_006O&G facility (generic) | 59 total | 1,395 kg/h | 11 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_011Transmission Pipelines · Persistent | 55 total | 981 kg/h | 20 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_003Landfill | 328 total | 7,022 kg/h | 24 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_004Landfill | 219 total | 10,660 kg/h | 3 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_013Transmission Pipelines | 11 total | 1,730 kg/h | 23 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_014Gas disposal facility | 11 total | 579 kg/h | 23 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_012O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 1,975 kg/h | 25 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_007Transmission Pipelines | 11 total | 999 kg/h | 20 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_008O&G source (generic) | 02 total | 6,122 kg/h | 13 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_010O&G facility (generic) | 02 total | 1,169 kg/h | 20 Jun 2023 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_002Transmission Pipelines | 02 total | 959 kg/h | 20 Jun 2023 | Not yet attributed |
| JOR_S_005Transmission Pipelines | 01 total | 478 kg/h | 20 Aug 2025 | Not yet attributed |
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Of 8 sites UNEP notified in Jordan, operators responded on 0.
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