Methane leaks in Spain
Satellites have detected 169 methane plumes at 15 sites in Spain since 2023, 45 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
45
Plumes, last 12 months
15
Sites
67,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 67,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 47,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | — | 38,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | — | 24,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 22,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 16,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 15,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 May 2026Waste / landfill | — | 15,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP_S_005Landfill · Frequent | 519 total | 4,359 kg/h | 7 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_003Landfill · Frequent | 317 total | 7,389 kg/h | 20 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_007Landfill | 310 total | 13,000 kg/h | 29 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_006Landfill · Frequent | 35 total | 3,617 kg/h | 10 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_013Landfill · Frequent | 24 total | 2,780 kg/h | 16 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_014Landfill | 23 total | 1,648 kg/h | 19 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_018Landfill | 22 total | 1,065 kg/h | 19 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_017Landfill · Frequent | 22 total | 1,998 kg/h | 18 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_002Landfill | 15 total | 961 kg/h | 18 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_012Landfill | 12 total | 4,267 kg/h | 2 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_016Landfill | 11 total | 2,733 kg/h | 12 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_009Landfill | 08 total | 4,125 kg/h | 31 Jul 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_004Landfill | 02 total | 13,000 kg/h | 15 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_001Transmission Compressor Station | 02 total | 26,386 kg/h | 17 Sep 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| ESP_S_015Landfill | 01 total | 1,326 kg/h | 18 Jul 2025 | Not yet attributed |
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