Methane emitter BRA_S_002
Landfill in Brazil. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 4 May 2023, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
8
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
10,925 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,606 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.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 4 May 2023
- Last seen
- 1 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- -23.63908, -46.42301 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | 10,925 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | 3,562 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jul 2025Waste / landfill | 1,951 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Nov 2024Waste / landfill | 7,419 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | 5,047 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | 6,007 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 May 2024Waste / landfill | 5,290 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 May 2023Waste / landfill | 5,921 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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