Methane plume detected in Russia
On 18 Aug 2026, the VIIRS - NASA/NOAA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 18 Aug 2026 · 10:45 UTC
- Satellite
- VIIRS - NASA/NOAA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 49.57396, 40.6229
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
17390744-6122-4e98-b6bb-3bb955312657
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_259 · Pipeline valve
2 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 17390744-6122-4e98-b6bb-3bb955312657, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/17390744-6122-4e98-b6bb-3bb955312657), accessed 4 Oct 2026.