Methane emitter BRA_S_016
Landfill in Brazil. Satellites have detected 11 methane plumes here since 28 May 2024, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
11
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
6,185 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,312 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
- 28 May 2024
- Last seen
- 1 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- -15.85904, -48.15286 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | 5,830 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | 4,838 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | 6,185 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | 1,915 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Mar 2025Waste / landfill | 1,598 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Sep 2024Waste / landfill | 3,312 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 3,691 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 3,805 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | 1,423 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 3,239 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 May 2024Waste / landfill | 2,158 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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