Methane plume detected in Uzbekistan
On 18 Dec 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 545 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 13.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 18 Dec 2024 · 06:57 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the N · 2.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 38.50516, 65.97681
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
f57bb3b7-4a7d-4cb9-b61b-44c5c83e6cc1
Likely operator
Uzbekneftegaz Plausible
State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.
Emitting site
UZB_S_025 · Gas disposal facility
8 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume f57bb3b7-4a7d-4cb9-b61b-44c5c83e6cc1, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/f57bb3b7-4a7d-4cb9-b61b-44c5c83e6cc1), accessed 6 Oct 2026.