Methane plume detected in Ukraine
On 1 Sep 2026, the VIIRS - NASA/NOAA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 1 Sep 2026 · 09:42 UTC
- Satellite
- VIIRS - NASA/NOAA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 49.69732, 39.06344
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
7360dae9-e905-4ed6-8db8-478f3aa80107
Likely operator
Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible
Naftogaz subsidiary Ukrgasvydobuvannya is Ukraine's largest gas producer.
Emitting site
UKR_S_063 · Pipeline valve
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 7360dae9-e905-4ed6-8db8-478f3aa80107, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/7360dae9-e905-4ed6-8db8-478f3aa80107), accessed 5 Oct 2026.