Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 20 Sep 2026, the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 94,000 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 2,256 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 20 Sep 2026 · 08:46 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 2.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 41.13, 69.18
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
5a3624ab-a495-4ec3-8a62-c39cb025aabb
Likely operator
Uzbekneftegaz Plausible
State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 5a3624ab-a495-4ec3-8a62-c39cb025aabb, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/5a3624ab-a495-4ec3-8a62-c39cb025aabb), accessed 7 Nov 2026.