Methane emitter USA_S_849
Flare in United States. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 28 Jan 2024, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
7
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
2,815 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,083 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 28 Jan 2024
- Last seen
- 31 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 27.87275, -99.29327 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 797 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 956 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 1,083 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 1,254 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 868 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 2,815 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 1,487 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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