Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter AZE_S_042

Pipeline in Azerbaijan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 22 Aug 2026, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
712 kg/h
Largest detected rate
712 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
Pipeline
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Yes
First seen
22 Aug 2026
Last seen
22 Aug 2026
Coordinates
40.24501, 49.58606 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
22 Aug 2026Oil & gas 712 kg/h SOCAR Plausible View

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