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Methane emitter USA_S_054

Well head in United States. Satellites have detected 15 methane plumes here since 27 Jan 2023, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

38,555 kg/h

Largest detected rate

8,624 kg/h

Typical (median) rate

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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type: Well head
UNEP notified: Yes
Operator responded to UNEP: No
First seen: 27 Jan 2023
Last seen: 23 Oct 2024
Coordinates: 32.4031, -101.70168 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
23 Oct 2024Oil & gas	6,668 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
21 Oct 2024Oil & gas	5,610 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
21 Oct 2024Oil & gas	9,007 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
13 Sep 2024Oil & gas	16,518 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
11 Mar 2024Oil & gas	9,129 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
31 Dec 2023Oil & gas	3,236 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
9 Oct 2023Oil & gas	17,672 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
22 Sep 2023Oil & gas	38,555 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
24 Jul 2023Oil & gas	3,726 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
24 Jun 2023Oil & gas	3,599 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
19 Jun 2023Oil & gas	10,435 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
22 Apr 2023Oil & gas	8,624 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
11 Feb 2023Oil & gas	2,489 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
5 Feb 2023Oil & gas	10,031 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
27 Jan 2023Oil & gas	2,983 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View

Authorities you can notify

U.S. EPA — report an environmental violation — Federal tip line; covers landfills, oil & gas and coal mines.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Railroad Commission of Texas

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