Methane plume detected in Russia
On 20 Aug 2026, the Sentinel-3 - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 20 Aug 2026 · 07:25 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-3 - ESA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 70.45597, 68.27398
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
b67af80f-4772-41d6-a0b1-bff9bb07d79e
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_261 · O&G source (generic)
3 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume b67af80f-4772-41d6-a0b1-bff9bb07d79e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/b67af80f-4772-41d6-a0b1-bff9bb07d79e), accessed 5 Oct 2026.