Methane plume detected in Russia
On 28 Jul 2026, the VIIRS - NASA/NOAA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 28 Jul 2026 · 08:57 UTC
- Satellite
- VIIRS - NASA/NOAA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 46.38478, 47.74419
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
d07d6f2e-fb3a-4b4f-ab64-2b7ccd5ce78e
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_247 · O&G source (generic)
2 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume d07d6f2e-fb3a-4b4f-ab64-2b7ccd5ce78e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/d07d6f2e-fb3a-4b4f-ab64-2b7ccd5ce78e), accessed 5 Oct 2026.