Methane plume detected in Ukraine
On 6 Oct 2024, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 0 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 6 Oct 2024 · 09:15 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the N · 5.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.67763, 36.71381
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
a4b6f9ac-4253-450b-885e-00dca304e95c
Likely operator
Ukrgasvydobuvannya Plausible
Naftogaz subsidiary Ukrgasvydobuvannya is Ukraine's largest gas producer.
Emitting site
UKR_S_019 · O&G source (generic)
8 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume a4b6f9ac-4253-450b-885e-00dca304e95c, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/a4b6f9ac-4253-450b-885e-00dca304e95c), accessed 6 Oct 2026.