Methane plume detected in Argentina
On 7 Aug 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 3,206 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 76.9 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 7 Aug 2026 · 15:04 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 5.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- -31.5162, -64.23283
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
1e0f1c65-52d4-47bf-8796-3ea87f0e1634
Likely operator
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Emitting site
ARG_S_024 · Landfill
10 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP notified the government about this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 1e0f1c65-52d4-47bf-8796-3ea87f0e1634, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/1e0f1c65-52d4-47bf-8796-3ea87f0e1634), accessed 5 Oct 2026.