Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 12 Jul 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,180 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 52.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 12 Jul 2026 · 07:01 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 5.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 39.9168, 65.90373
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
b5a3d1d1-6d3f-4cb1-b7a3-bfec8e639811
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
UNEP notified the government about this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume b5a3d1d1-6d3f-4cb1-b7a3-bfec8e639811, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/b5a3d1d1-6d3f-4cb1-b7a3-bfec8e639811), accessed 6 Oct 2026.