Methane leaks in Pakistan
Satellites have detected 678 methane plumes at 26 sites in Pakistan since 2023, 209 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
209
Plumes, last 12 months
26
Sites
177,000 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | — | 177,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | — | 170,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | — | 167,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 162,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 160,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 160,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | — | 142,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 140,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | — | 136,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 135,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Who operates these sites
Not yet attributed
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAK_S_001Gathering and boosting facilities · Persistent | 949 total | 16,111 kg/h | 30 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_024Gathering and boosting facilities · Persistent | 55 total | 1,481 kg/h | 23 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_003Transmission Compressor Station · Frequent | 412 total | 6,814 kg/h | 19 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_008Gathering and boosting facilities · Persistent | 315 total | 5,809 kg/h | 26 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_023Gathering and boosting facilities · Persistent | 35 total | 907 kg/h | 24 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_020O&G source (generic) | 33 total | — | 6 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_007Landfill | 211 total | 6,608 kg/h | 26 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_019Landfill | 24 total | 1,284 kg/h | 23 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_018Landfill · Frequent | 24 total | 1,485 kg/h | 26 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_027O&G facility (generic) | 22 total | 516 kg/h | 26 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_004Landfill | 112 total | 7,647 kg/h | 15 Dec 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_012Landfill | 18 total | 2,583 kg/h | 15 Dec 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_025Gathering and boosting facilities · Frequent | 11 total | 3,432 kg/h | 23 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_026Gathering and boosting facilities · Frequent | 11 total | 1,265 kg/h | 23 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_021Landfill | 011 total | 25,000 kg/h | 11 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_009Flare | 04 total | 2,893 kg/h | 16 Aug 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_011Gathering and boosting facilities | 04 total | 4,134 kg/h | 20 Apr 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_002Transmission Compressor Station | 03 total | 1,813 kg/h | 23 Jun 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_013Gas disposal facility | 02 total | 1,872 kg/h | 26 Feb 2023 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_010Gas Processing Unit | 01 total | 904 kg/h | 27 Jan 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_022Transmission Stations | 01 total | 1,422 kg/h | 25 Jan 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_005Gas disposal facility | 01 total | 942 kg/h | 18 Apr 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_015O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 2,019 kg/h | 24 Feb 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_006Gas disposal facility | 01 total | 1,163 kg/h | 6 Oct 2023 | Not yet attributed |
| PAK_S_014Gathering and boosting facilities | 01 total | 971 kg/h | 6 Jun 2023 | Not yet attributed |
Authorities you can notify
Of 9 sites UNEP notified in Pakistan, operators responded on 0.
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