Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 23 Feb 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 3,623 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 87.0 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 23 Feb 2026 · 06:58 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 1.7 m/s
- Coordinates
- 38.01821, 67.30647
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
0cb4a622-3009-4c5b-9e73-8b9c54f08f34
Likely operator
Uzbekneftegaz Plausible
State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.
Emitting site
UZB_S_127 · O&G source (generic)
3 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 0cb4a622-3009-4c5b-9e73-8b9c54f08f34, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/0cb4a622-3009-4c5b-9e73-8b9c54f08f34), accessed 5 Oct 2026.