Methane plume detected in Spain
On 30 Mar 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 7,389 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 177 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 30 Mar 2026 · 11:06 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 5.9 m/s
- Coordinates
- 40.26179, -3.63304
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
26cfc5ed-8f48-48f3-8d90-e48359d9e13b
Likely operator
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Emitting site
ESP_S_003 · Landfill
17 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 26cfc5ed-8f48-48f3-8d90-e48359d9e13b, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/26cfc5ed-8f48-48f3-8d90-e48359d9e13b), accessed 5 Oct 2026.