Methane leaks in Myanmar
Satellites have detected 44 methane plumes at 7 sites in Myanmar since 2024, 19 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
19
Plumes, last 12 months
7
Sites
33,000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 33,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 23,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 20,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | — | 20,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Apr 2026Oil & gas | MMR_S_006 | 18,957 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 15,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | — | 12,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Feb 2026Oil & gas | MMR_S_006 | 10,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMR_S_003Landfill · Persistent | 36 total | 4,371 kg/h | 1 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MMR_S_006O&G source (generic) | 33 total | 18,957 kg/h | 2 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MMR_S_004O&G source (generic) | 13 total | 3,201 kg/h | 23 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MMR_S_007O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 1,557 kg/h | 18 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MMR_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 04 total | 656 kg/h | 28 Mar 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| MMR_S_005O&G source (generic) | 02 total | 3,706 kg/h | 28 Apr 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| MMR_S_002O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 827 kg/h | 27 Feb 2025 | Not yet attributed |
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Of 2 sites UNEP notified in Myanmar, operators responded on 0.
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