Methane leaks in Azerbaijan
Satellites have detected 143 methane plumes at 40 sites in Azerbaijan since 2023, 39 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
39
Plumes, last 12 months
40
Sites
37,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Notified sites where the operator responded to UNEP
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | 37,000 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 23 Jul 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_040 | 22,079 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_041 | 20,559 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 9 Sep 2025Oil & gas | — | 16,000 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_021 | 14,096 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 21 Jun 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_003 | 12,670 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 28 May 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_009 | 11,843 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 21 Jun 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_001 | 9,560 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_001 | 7,717 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 28 May 2026Oil & gas | AZE_S_034 | 7,220 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
Who operates these sites
| SOCAR | 130 plumes |
Plumes at sites we attribute to each company. Most attributions here rely on who operates a field or region, not on site-level confirmation; see each site for the evidence. What do confidence levels mean?
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZE_S_005Transmission Compressor Station · Frequent | 410 total | 7,400 kg/h | 13 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_021Gathering and boosting facilities · Frequent | 314 total | 14,096 kg/h | 22 Aug 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_011Production Offshore | 39 total | 3,490 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_010Production Offshore | 39 total | 4,427 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_013Production Offshore | 38 total | 7,637 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_001O&G source (generic) | 35 total | 9,560 kg/h | 22 Aug 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_004Gas disposal facility | 27 total | 8,141 kg/h | 22 Aug 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_003O&G source (generic) · Frequent | 25 total | 12,670 kg/h | 21 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_009Production Offshore | 25 total | 11,843 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_023Production Offshore | 23 total | 1,314 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_034Production Offshore | 22 total | 7,220 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_035Production Offshore | 22 total | 2,654 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_042Pipeline | 11 total | 712 kg/h | 22 Aug 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_040O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 22,079 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_041Well head | 11 total | 20,559 kg/h | 17 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_037Production Offshore | 11 total | 722 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_036Production Offshore | 11 total | — | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_038Production Offshore | 11 total | — | 1 Jun 2026 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_020Gas disposal facility | 06 total | 4,051 kg/h | 21 Aug 2025 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_030Pit | 04 total | 3,402 kg/h | 21 Aug 2025 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_018Transmission Compressor Station | 04 total | 4,102 kg/h | 4 Aug 2025 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_012Production Offshore | 04 total | 10,349 kg/h | 20 Jun 2025 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_032Compressor station | 03 total | 3,503 kg/h | 21 Aug 2025 | SOCAR Plausible |
| AZE_S_033Landfill | 03 total | 1,896 kg/h | 21 Aug 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| AZE_S_007Production Offshore | 03 total | 4,481 kg/h | 8 Aug 2024 | SOCAR Plausible |
Authorities you can notify
Of 36 sites UNEP notified in Azerbaijan, operators responded on 29.
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