Methane leaks in Zimbabwe
Satellites have detected 19 methane plumes at 0 sites in Zimbabwe since 2024, 5 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
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Plumes, last 12 months
0
Sites
21,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 21,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Coal | — | 16,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Jul 2026Coal | — | 16,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | 12,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Jul 2026Coal | — | 9,000 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 |
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