Methane Leaks

Methane leaks in Philippines

Satellites have detected 18 methane plumes at 3 sites in Philippines since 2023, 3 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.

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Plumes, last 12 months
3
Sites
9,102 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
27 Oct 2025Waste / landfill PHL_S_001 9,102 kg/h Not yet attributed View
2 Dec 2025Waste / landfill PHL_S_001 3,880 kg/h Not yet attributed View
2 Dec 2025Waste / landfill PHL_S_003 2,090 kg/h Not yet attributed View

Who operates these sites

Not yet attributed

Plumes by sector, last 12 months

Waste / landfill3

Sites that leak most often

Site Plumes, last 12 months Largest detected rate Last seen Likely operator
PHL_S_001Landfill 212 total 14,735 kg/h 2 Dec 2025 Not yet attributed
PHL_S_003Landfill 13 total 2,410 kg/h 2 Dec 2025 Not yet attributed
PHL_S_002Landfill 03 total 3,672 kg/h 7 May 2024 Not yet attributed

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