Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 8 Mar 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,155 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 27.7 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 8 Mar 2024 · 07:08 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the N · 3.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 39.9168, 65.90373
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
0ebe4c8c-58a5-4c63-9212-020b36c4d955
Likely operator
Uzbekneftegaz Plausible
State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.
Emitting site
UZB_S_009 · Transmission Compressor Station
18 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 0ebe4c8c-58a5-4c63-9212-020b36c4d955, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/0ebe4c8c-58a5-4c63-9212-020b36c4d955), accessed 5 Oct 2026.