Methane plume detected in Ukraine
On 2 Aug 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 947 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 22.7 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 2 Aug 2026 · 08:42 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 1.6 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.4621, 36.53264
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
0c946ede-a2c2-492c-a2e1-911603e5f8c0
Likely operator
Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible
Naftogaz subsidiary Ukrgasvydobuvannya is Ukraine's largest gas producer.
Emitting site
UKR_S_046 · Gas disposal facility
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 0c946ede-a2c2-492c-a2e1-911603e5f8c0, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/0c946ede-a2c2-492c-a2e1-911603e5f8c0), accessed 6 Oct 2026.