Methane plume detected in Philippines
On 7 May 2024, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 8,516 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 204 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 7 May 2024 · 02:37 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 2.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 14.77208, 121.1569
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
0090e6f1-1ba9-44f7-9e06-2e840324f3e4
Likely operator
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Emitting site
PHL_S_001 · Landfill
7 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 0090e6f1-1ba9-44f7-9e06-2e840324f3e4, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/0090e6f1-1ba9-44f7-9e06-2e840324f3e4), accessed 5 Oct 2026.