Methane emitter BRA_S_021
Landfill in Brazil. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 24 Apr 2024, most recently on 19 Sep 2025.
5
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
8,187 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,611 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
- 24 Apr 2024
- Last seen
- 19 Sep 2025
- Coordinates
- -19.85163, -43.84686 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | 3,022 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Jul 2025Waste / landfill | 8,003 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | 3,611 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 May 2024Waste / landfill | 8,187 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 1,518 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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