Methane leaks in Uzbekistan
Satellites have detected 271 methane plumes at 90 sites in Uzbekistan since 2021, 145 of them in the 12 months to 13 Jul 2025.
145
Plumes, last 12 months
90
Sites
318,443 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025Oil & gas | UZB_S_015 | 318,443 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Apr 2025Oil & gas | — | 196,000 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | — | 162,420 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 May 2025Oil & gas | — | 150,000 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 31 Mar 2025Oil & gas | — | 115,000 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 2 Jun 2025Oil & gas | UZB_S_095 | 98,000 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | — | 88,070 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 Apr 2025Oil & gas | UZB_S_062 | 73,464 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 1 Feb 2025Oil & gas | UZB_S_032 | 70,886 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
| 30 Aug 2024Oil & gas | — | 64,290 kg/h | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible | View |
Who operates these sites
| Uzbekneftegaz | 179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UZB_S_078Flare · Frequent | 99 total | 7,899 kg/h | 3 Jun 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_025Gas disposal facility | 77 total | 4,135 kg/h | 18 Dec 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_023Flare | 59 total | 8,549 kg/h | 25 Jun 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_062Gas disposal facility | 55 total | 73,464 kg/h | 16 Apr 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_095Transmission Pipelines | 44 total | 98,000 kg/h | 2 Jun 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_015Transmission Pipelines | 44 total | 318,443 kg/h | 31 Mar 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_049Gas Processing Unit | 33 total | 5,557 kg/h | 13 May 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_016Transmission Pipelines | 33 total | — | 31 Mar 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_017Transmission Pipelines | 33 total | — | 11 Mar 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_059Transmission Pipelines | 33 total | — | 11 Mar 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_099Landfill · Frequent | 29 total | 8,595 kg/h | 13 Feb 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| UZB_S_031Gathering and boosting facilities | 23 total | 21,678 kg/h | 22 Apr 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_046O&G facility (generic) | 23 total | 6,724 kg/h | 18 Dec 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_044Gas disposal facility | 22 total | 2,292 kg/h | 27 May 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_084Transmission Pipelines | 22 total | — | 12 May 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_079Gas disposal facility | 22 total | 2,782 kg/h | 22 Apr 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_040Gas disposal facility | 22 total | 3,690 kg/h | 13 Jan 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_045Gas disposal facility | 22 total | 2,124 kg/h | 18 Dec 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_009Transmission Compressor Station · Persistent | 112 total | 14,780 kg/h | 7 Oct 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_008Gas disposal facility | 14 total | 3,058 kg/h | 7 Sep 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_051Gas disposal facility | 13 total | 2,655 kg/h | 18 Dec 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_020Flare | 13 total | 6,048 kg/h | 13 Aug 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_094O&G facility (generic) | 12 total | 6,490 kg/h | 3 Jun 2025 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_035Flare | 12 total | 4,761 kg/h | 18 Dec 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
| UZB_S_036Gas disposal facility | 12 total | 731 kg/h | 18 Dec 2024 | Uzbekneftegaz Plausible |
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Of 70 sites UNEP notified in Uzbekistan, operators responded on 2.
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