Methane leaks in Ukraine
Satellites have detected 205 methane plumes at 48 sites in Ukraine since 2023, 83 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
83
Plumes, last 12 months
48
Sites
86,000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2025Oil & gas | — | 86,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 4 Apr 2026Oil & gas | — | 75,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 6 Apr 2026Oil & gas | — | 70,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 1 Sep 2026Oil & gas | — | 63,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 20 Jun 2026Oil & gas | UKR_S_022 | 46,324 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Oil & gas | UKR_S_052 | 33,858 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 23 Sep 2025Oil & gas | — | 19,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | 18,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 30 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | 18,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
| 19 May 2026Oil & gas | — | 12,000 kg/h | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible | View |
Who operates these sites
| Ukrgasvydobuvannya | 54 plumes |
Plumes at sites we attribute to each company. Most attributions here rely on who operates a field or region, not on site-level confirmation; see each site for the evidence. What do confidence levels mean?
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKR_S_015Venting shaft · Persistent | 712 total | 2,790 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_014Venting shaft · Persistent | 612 total | 2,597 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_006Venting shaft · Frequent | 513 total | 4,314 kg/h | 1 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_009Venting shaft · Frequent | 310 total | 3,586 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_019O&G source (generic) · Persistent | 38 total | 1,992 kg/h | 8 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_024O&G source (generic) · Persistent | 33 total | 1,176 kg/h | 21 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_007Venting shaft · Frequent | 33 total | 2,114 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_017Pipeline valve | 33 total | — | 11 Mar 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_002Venting shaft · Frequent | 214 total | 2,257 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_045Venting shaft | 212 total | 3,248 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_005Venting shaft | 210 total | 3,777 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 26 total | 2,210 kg/h | 14 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_050Venting shaft · Frequent | 24 total | 1,543 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_039Flare · Frequent | 22 total | 2,074 kg/h | 21 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_048O&G source (generic) | 22 total | 11,145 kg/h | 13 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_003Venting shaft | 16 total | 2,417 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_026O&G source (generic) | 13 total | 1,887 kg/h | 4 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_013Venting shaft | 12 total | 775 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_032Gas disposal facility · Frequent | 12 total | 1,686 kg/h | 4 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_063Pipeline valve | 11 total | — | 1 Sep 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_051Gas disposal facility | 11 total | 765 kg/h | 21 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_049Venting shaft | 11 total | 486 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| UKR_S_036O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 3,207 kg/h | 9 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_035Gas disposal facility | 11 total | 2,748 kg/h | 8 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
| UKR_S_034Gas disposal facility · Frequent | 11 total | 2,404 kg/h | 8 Aug 2026 | Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible |
Authorities you can notify
Of 25 sites UNEP notified in Ukraine, operators responded on 9.
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