Methane plume detected in United States
On 31 May 2023, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,042 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 25.0 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 31 May 2023 · 18:23 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the N · 6.6 m/s
- Coordinates
- 31.90022, -103.74902
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
7824fe12-9492-44d2-a53a-6ea473089892
Likely operator
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Emitting site
USA_S_389 · Gas disposal facility
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Write to the operator →Authorities you can notify
- U.S. EPA — report an environmental violation — Federal tip line; covers landfills, oil & gas and coal mines.
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Railroad Commission of Texas
- New Mexico Environment Department
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 7824fe12-9492-44d2-a53a-6ea473089892, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/7824fe12-9492-44d2-a53a-6ea473089892), accessed 5 Oct 2026.