Methane leaks in Mozambique
Satellites have detected 32 methane plumes at 5 sites in Mozambique since 2023, 10 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
10
Plumes, last 12 months
5
Sites
36,000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026Coal | — | 36,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jul 2026Coal | — | 35,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Jul 2026Coal | — | 28,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Jul 2026Coal | — | 27,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Oct 2025Coal | — | 23,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Jul 2026Coal | — | 20,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Aug 2026Coal | — | 15,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Sep 2025Coal | — | 6,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Mar 2026Coal | MOZ_S_005 | 1,510 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 Mar 2026Oil & gas | MOZ_S_004 | 613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOZ_S_004O&G source (generic) | 12 total | 1,719 kg/h | 16 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MOZ_S_005Coal mine facility (generic) | 11 total | 1,510 kg/h | 11 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MOZ_S_003Landfill | 02 total | 1,525 kg/h | 18 Jul 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| MOZ_S_002Open pit | 01 total | — | 25 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| MOZ_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 4,165 kg/h | 30 Jun 2023 | Not yet attributed |
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Of 2 sites UNEP notified in Mozambique, operators responded on 0.
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