Methane emitter BRA_S_022
Landfill in Brazil. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 26 Jan 2024, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
8
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
3,338 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,164 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
- 26 Jan 2024
- Last seen
- 21 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- -20.56333, -54.65986 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | 1,581 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | 2,976 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | 3,101 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | 1,576 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Jan 2025Waste / landfill | 1,632 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Sep 2024Waste / landfill | 1,676 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jan 2024Waste / landfill | 3,338 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jan 2024Waste / landfill | 2,651 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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