Methane emitter AZE_S_003
O&G source (generic) in Azerbaijan. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 11 Jun 2024, most recently on 21 Jun 2026.
5
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
12,670 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,843 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
SOCAR Plausible
Evidence
- State company SOCAR operates the onshore fields; BP operates the main offshore projects.
Response so far
- Source type
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 11 Jun 2024
- Last seen
- 21 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 40.24085, 49.58225 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 12,670 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 2,199 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 4,843 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 5,360 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 11 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 2,787 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
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