Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter RUS_S_248

Pipeline valve in Russia. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 6 Aug 2026, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
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Largest detected rate
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Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Other candidates

  • Gazprom Weak (context only)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Pipeline valve
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
6 Aug 2026
Last seen
6 Aug 2026
Coordinates
62.28219, 114.22048 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
6 Aug 2026Oil & gas — Not yet attributed View
6 Aug 2026Oil & gas — Not yet attributed View

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