Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter AZE_S_016

O&G source (generic) in Azerbaijan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 4 Aug 2024, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
4,529 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,962 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.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G source (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
4 Aug 2024
Last seen
12 Apr 2025
Coordinates
40.24269, 49.60595 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

12 Apr 2025: 4,529 kg/h4 Aug 2024: 3,394 kg/h 4 Aug 2024 12 Apr 2025 4,529 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
12 Apr 2025Oil & gas 4,529 kg/h SOCAR Plausible View
4 Aug 2024Oil & gas 3,394 kg/h SOCAR Plausible View

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