Methane plume detected in Russia
On 28 Apr 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,752 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 42.0 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 28 Apr 2023 · 07:50 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 3.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 54.87616, 51.5746
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
9410e696-c6fa-4c93-9cb0-32c8d1982d8e
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_015 · Well head
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 9410e696-c6fa-4c93-9cb0-32c8d1982d8e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/9410e696-c6fa-4c93-9cb0-32c8d1982d8e), accessed 5 Oct 2026.