Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter USA_S_909

Flare in United States. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 20 Aug 2023, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,443 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,402 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
20 Aug 2023
Last seen
14 Feb 2026
Coordinates
31.90435, -103.76779 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

14 Feb 2026: 4,443 kg/h20 Aug 2023: 4,360 kg/h 20 Aug 2023 14 Feb 2026 4,443 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
14 Feb 2026Oil & gas 4,443 kg/h Not yet attributed View
20 Aug 2023Oil & gas 4,360 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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