Methane emitter AZE_S_004
Gas disposal facility in Azerbaijan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 21 Apr 2024, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
8,141 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,250 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
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 21 Apr 2024
- Last seen
- 22 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 40.24915, 49.63254 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,173 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 4,927 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 6,697 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 12 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 2,706 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 1,353 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 3,250 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 21 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 8,141 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
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