Methane emitter USA_S_164
Flare in United States. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 4 Aug 2023, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,000 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,235 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Targa Resources Strong evidence
Legacy Gas Plant (processing plant)
Evidence
- Legacy Gas Plant (processing plant) operated by TARGA RESOURCES CORP, 0.76 km from plume ↗
Response so far
- Source type
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 4 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 16 Aug 2025
- Coordinates
- 31.66853, -101.98449 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 1,367 kg/h | Targa Resources Strong evidence | View |
| 8 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 2,235 kg/h | Targa Resources Strong evidence | View |
| 4 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 3,000 kg/h | Targa Resources Strong evidence | 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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