Methane Leaks

Methane leaks in Palestine

Satellites have detected 37 methane plumes at 2 sites in Palestine since 2022, 6 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.

6
Plumes, last 12 months
2
Sites
3,435 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
21 Jul 2026Waste / landfill PSE_S_001 3,435 kg/h Not yet attributed View
2 Aug 2026Waste / landfill PSE_S_001 2,338 kg/h Not yet attributed View
23 Apr 2026Waste / landfill PSE_S_001 1,848 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Jul 2026Waste / landfill PSE_S_001 1,638 kg/h Not yet attributed View
29 Jul 2026Waste / landfill PSE_S_001 1,131 kg/h Not yet attributed View
1 Aug 2026Waste / landfill PSE_S_002 492 kg/h Not yet attributed View

Who operates these sites

Not yet attributed

Plumes by sector, last 12 months

Waste / landfill6

Sites that leak most often

Site Plumes, last 12 months Largest detected rate Last seen Likely operator
PSE_S_001Landfill · Persistent 524 total 3,435 kg/h 2 Aug 2026 Not yet attributed
PSE_S_002Landfill 113 total 3,711 kg/h 1 Aug 2026 Not yet attributed

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