Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter AZE_S_040

O&G source (generic) in Azerbaijan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 23 Jul 2026, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.

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Plumes
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Plumes, last 12 months
22,079 kg/h
Largest detected rate
22,079 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
Yes
First seen
23 Jul 2026
Last seen
23 Jul 2026
Coordinates
40.23882, 49.61121 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
23 Jul 2026Oil & gas 22,079 kg/h SOCAR Plausible View

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