GHGSat measures Nord Stream 2 leak with its high-resolution satellite

GHGSat, the global leader in methane emissions monitoring from space, has measured the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline leak with its constellation of high-resolution satellites.

The leak was detected and quantified on Friday, September 30th at 8:56 AM ET (12:56 UTC), and the estimated emission rate is 22,920 kg/h. This is the equivalent to 630,000 lbs of coal burning every hour.

This rate is very high, especially considering its four days following the initial breach, and this is only one of four rupture points in the pipeline.

Stephane Germain, CEO of GHGSat, said: “GHGSat’s satellites are tracking these methane emissions with unparalleled performance. We have multiple measurements and will continue to monitor these emissions in the coming days to assess their impact.”