Methane plume detected in Ukraine
On 11 Oct 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 785 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 18.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 11 Oct 2024 · 09:08 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NW · 3.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.55854, 35.42226
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
027c940c-cc88-4062-8f03-99dd0a3853c5
Likely operator
Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible
Naftogaz subsidiary Ukrgasvydobuvannya is Ukraine's largest gas producer.
Emitting site
UKR_S_031 · Gas disposal facility
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 027c940c-cc88-4062-8f03-99dd0a3853c5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/027c940c-cc88-4062-8f03-99dd0a3853c5), accessed 6 Oct 2026.