Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter RUS_S_256

Compressor station in Russia. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 11 Aug 2026, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,717 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,717 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Other candidates

  • Gazprom Weak (context only)

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Response so far

Source type
Compressor station
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
11 Aug 2026
Last seen
11 Aug 2026
Coordinates
50.14349, 48.63641 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
11 Aug 2026Oil & gas 4,717 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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