Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter USA_S_1076

Pipeline valve in United States. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 5 Feb 2026, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
18,744 kg/h
Largest detected rate
13,204 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type
Pipeline valve
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
5 Feb 2026
Last seen
5 Feb 2026
Coordinates
31.79885, -102.16781 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

5 Feb 2026: 7,664 kg/h5 Feb 2026: 18,744 kg/h 5 Feb 2026 5 Feb 2026 18,744 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Feb 2026Oil & gas 7,664 kg/h Not yet attributed View
5 Feb 2026Oil & gas 18,744 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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