Methane plume detected in Syria
On 3 Dec 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,066 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 25.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Dec 2024 · 08:46 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 0.9 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.0404, 40.69655
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
a558ecd0-f9b0-4d60-949b-da5466d1bac6
Likely operator
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Emitting site
SYR_S_015 · Gas disposal facility
96 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume a558ecd0-f9b0-4d60-949b-da5466d1bac6, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/a558ecd0-f9b0-4d60-949b-da5466d1bac6), accessed 6 Oct 2026.