Methane plume detected in United States
On 15 Dec 2025, the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 6,000 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 144 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 15 Dec 2025 · 19:18 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 32.25, -93.31
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
3caa091e-8032-4ab6-854f-2c5c0f2e835a
Likely operator
Energy Transfer Plausible
Magnolia Amine Plant (processing plant) operated by ENERGY TRANSFER LP, 2.26 km from plume
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 3caa091e-8032-4ab6-854f-2c5c0f2e835a, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/3caa091e-8032-4ab6-854f-2c5c0f2e835a), accessed 6 Oct 2026.