Methane emitter USA_S_163
Transmission Pipelines in United States. Satellites have detected 13 methane plumes here since 4 Aug 2023, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
13
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
5,625 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,459 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
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 4 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 13 Feb 2024
- Coordinates
- 31.5707, -101.817 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 2,307 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 1,288 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 2,455 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 351 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 1,600 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 5,625 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 3,383 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 3,427 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,295 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,121 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 1,459 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 1,178 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 1,449 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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