Methane leaks in Russia
Satellites have detected 308 methane plumes at 17 sites in Russia since 2023, 159 of them in the 12 months to 13 Jul 2025.
159
Plumes, last 12 months
17
Sites
426,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2025Oil & gas | — | 426,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Jul 2025Oil & gas | — | 321,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Jul 2025Oil & gas | RUS_S_030 | 275,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Sep 2024Oil & gas | — | 194,290 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Jul 2025Oil & gas | — | 173,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Aug 2024Oil & gas | — | 157,390 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Jul 2025Oil & gas | RUS_S_030 | 155,972 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Jul 2025Oil & gas | RUS_S_030 | 150,243 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 May 2025Oil & gas | — | 135,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Jun 2025Oil & gas | RUS_S_027 | 126,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS_S_019Transmission Pipelines | 77 total | 4,860 kg/h | 22 Apr 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_001Transmission Pipelines | 66 total | — | 19 Mar 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_026Transmission Pipelines | 55 total | 81,000 kg/h | 2 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_024Transmission Pipelines | 55 total | — | 12 May 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_018Transmission Pipelines | 44 total | 4,476 kg/h | 22 Apr 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_025Landfill · Frequent | 35 total | 4,534 kg/h | 22 May 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_030Transmission Pipelines | 33 total | 275,000 kg/h | 13 Jul 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_027Transmission Pipelines | 33 total | 126,000 kg/h | 10 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_023Transmission Pipelines | 33 total | — | 12 May 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_029O&G facility (generic) | 22 total | 80,302 kg/h | 10 Jul 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_020Transmission Pipelines | 22 total | 7,157 kg/h | 22 Apr 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_028Transmission Compressor Station | 11 total | 70,492 kg/h | 7 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_011Landfill · Frequent | 05 total | 7,311 kg/h | 23 Jun 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_013O&G facility (generic) | 02 total | 231,130 kg/h | 9 Apr 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_014Gathering and boosting facilities | 01 total | 5,745 kg/h | 11 Apr 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_012O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 11,663 kg/h | 5 Oct 2023 | Not yet attributed |
| RUS_S_015Well head | 01 total | 1,752 kg/h | 28 Apr 2023 | Not yet attributed |
Authorities you can notify
Of 11 sites UNEP notified in Russia, operators responded on 0.
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