Methane emitter ARG_S_050
Tank batteries in Argentina. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 5 Dec 2025, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
6,625 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,412 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Other candidates
- YPF Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Tank batteries
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 5 Dec 2025
- Last seen
- 9 Jan 2026
- Coordinates
- -38.75955, -68.83716 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026Oil & gas | 1,057 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Jan 2026Oil & gas | 5,185 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 3,582 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 2,746 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 3,242 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 6,625 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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