Methane emitter VEN_S_009
Flare in Venezuela. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 21 Jul 2024, most recently on 26 May 2026.
7
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
10,852 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,902 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
PDVSA Plausible
Evidence
- State company PDVSA operates or controls the mixed companies running Venezuelan fields.
Response so far
- Source type
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 21 Jul 2024
- Last seen
- 26 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 9.65261, -63.62352 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026Oil & gas | 2,318 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
| 22 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 6,993 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
| 26 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 10,852 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
| 16 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 0 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
| 14 May 2025Oil & gas | 2,463 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
| 9 Mar 2025Oil & gas | 2,902 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
| 21 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 2,998 kg/h | PDVSA Plausible | View |
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