Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 2 Aug 2026, the VIIRS - NASA/NOAA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 2 Aug 2026 · 09:00 UTC
- Satellite
- VIIRS - NASA/NOAA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 40.48377, 62.9451
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
61effea5-70f7-4386-99ab-d9e16a152556
Likely operator
Uzbekneftegaz Plausible
State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.
Emitting site
UZB_S_148 · Pipeline valve
3 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP notified the government about this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 61effea5-70f7-4386-99ab-d9e16a152556, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/61effea5-70f7-4386-99ab-d9e16a152556), accessed 5 Oct 2026.