Methane leaks in Syria
Satellites have detected 914 methane plumes at 64 sites in Syria since 2022, 356 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
356
Plumes, last 12 months
64
Sites
68,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
0 / 50
Notified sites where the operator responded to UNEP
Embed this map
Paste this into your article or website. It stays up to date automatically.
Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025Oil & gas | — | 68,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | — | 62,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Sep 2025Oil & gas | — | 61,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Nov 2025Oil & gas | — | 58,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Oct 2025Oil & gas | — | 57,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Nov 2025Oil & gas | — | 49,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Nov 2025Oil & gas | — | 48,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Dec 2025Oil & gas | — | 47,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 47,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Dec 2025Oil & gas | — | 44,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR_S_014Gas disposal facility · Persistent | 45112 total | 5,431 kg/h | 28 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_032O&G facility (generic) | 41103 total | 6,693 kg/h | 16 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_015Gas disposal facility · Persistent | 3496 total | 4,291 kg/h | 18 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_001Flare | 2553 total | 13,992 kg/h | 17 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_007Flare · Frequent | 2223 total | 6,775 kg/h | 19 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_057Gas disposal facility | 1818 total | 7,584 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_037Gas disposal facility | 1640 total | 4,430 kg/h | 8 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_029O&G facility (generic) | 1516 total | 3,789 kg/h | 16 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_023Gas disposal facility · Persistent | 1330 total | 2,414 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_055Gas disposal facility | 1212 total | 2,645 kg/h | 1 Dec 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_059Gas disposal facility | 1111 total | 4,492 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_058Gas disposal facility | 1111 total | 4,409 kg/h | 27 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_062Gas disposal facility | 58 total | 5,282 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_040Gas disposal facility | 58 total | 3,040 kg/h | 8 Jan 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_060O&G facility (generic) | 55 total | 19,000 kg/h | 26 Nov 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_054Pit | 47 total | 3,835 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_061Well head | 44 total | 1,967 kg/h | 1 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_022Gas disposal facility | 215 total | 5,733 kg/h | 1 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_021Gas disposal facility | 26 total | 4,891 kg/h | 19 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_065Dumping site | 22 total | 1,729 kg/h | 31 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_011O&G facility (generic) | 19 total | 3,739 kg/h | 1 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_009Gas disposal facility | 17 total | 1,395 kg/h | 16 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_025Gas disposal facility | 16 total | 3,025 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_030Flare | 16 total | 1,707 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| SYR_S_010Gas disposal facility | 12 total | 1,382 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
Authorities you can notify
We don't list an authority for Syria yet. Know one? Tell us through the correction form.
Of 50 sites UNEP notified in Syria, operators responded on 0.
Get alerts for Syria
We'll email you when UNEP publishes new plumes here. No account needed. Unsubscribe in one click.
We only use your email to send these alerts.