Methane plume detected in Russia
On 18 May 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 12,496 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 300 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 18 May 2026 · 08:09 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 4.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- 55.93828, 54.24755
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
8e51b22a-e57c-4504-b2c5-35bb930d9767
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_233 · Well head
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 8e51b22a-e57c-4504-b2c5-35bb930d9767, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/8e51b22a-e57c-4504-b2c5-35bb930d9767), accessed 5 Oct 2026.