Methane plume detected in Nigeria
On 19 Dec 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 8,535 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 205 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 19 Dec 2024 · 10:47 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 3.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 5.38943, 6.65666
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
4661d008-7774-4fa5-9a19-20c30bb7c366
Likely operator
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Emitting site
NGA_S_024 · Compressor station
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 4661d008-7774-4fa5-9a19-20c30bb7c366, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/4661d008-7774-4fa5-9a19-20c30bb7c366), accessed 4 Oct 2026.