Methane plume detected in Russia
On 15 Aug 2026, the Sentinel-3 - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 15 Aug 2026 · 06:53 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-3 - ESA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 67.22908, 74.60791
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
a28d0951-68d3-4d1b-ae87-b149caa110e7
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_251 · Pipeline valve
4 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume a28d0951-68d3-4d1b-ae87-b149caa110e7, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/a28d0951-68d3-4d1b-ae87-b149caa110e7), accessed 5 Oct 2026.