Methane emitter AZE_S_020
Gas disposal facility in Azerbaijan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 6 Apr 2023, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
4,051 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,470 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
- 6 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 21 Aug 2025
- Coordinates
- 40.32327, 49.8313 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 1,660 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 2,649 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 12 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 3,812 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 11 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 4,051 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 21 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 2,292 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
| 6 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 1,597 kg/h | SOCAR Plausible | View |
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