Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 2 Oct 2021, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 3,289 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 78.9 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 2 Oct 2021 · 06:34 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 5.6 m/s
- Coordinates
- 39.089, 64.99
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
f2c81f8c-6c36-4ab3-b1bb-26740778eb45
Likely operator
Uzbekneftegaz Plausible
State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.
Emitting site
UZB_S_083 · O&G facility (generic)
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume f2c81f8c-6c36-4ab3-b1bb-26740778eb45, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/f2c81f8c-6c36-4ab3-b1bb-26740778eb45), accessed 6 Oct 2026.