Methane plume detected in Philippines
On 3 Jul 2023, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 6,919 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 166 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Jul 2023 · 03:05 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 2.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 14.77208, 121.1569
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
9312be6f-d9d3-49e4-aa74-932cfb924a37
Likely operator
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Emitting site
PHL_S_001 · Landfill
12 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 9312be6f-d9d3-49e4-aa74-932cfb924a37, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/9312be6f-d9d3-49e4-aa74-932cfb924a37), accessed 6 Oct 2026.