Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter VEN_S_140

O&G source (generic) in Venezuela. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 18 May 2026, most recently on 18 May 2026.

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Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,028 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,028 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.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G source (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
18 May 2026
Last seen
18 May 2026
Coordinates
9.4793, -64.39927 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
18 May 2026Oil & gas 3,028 kg/h PDVSA Plausible View

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