Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter KAZ_S_004

Flare in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 18 Aug 2023, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.

4
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,404 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,600 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Other candidates

  • KazMunayGas Weak (context only)

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
18 Aug 2023
Last seen
5 Jun 2024
Coordinates
43.34948, 52.49607 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

5 Jun 2024: 3,404 kg/h3 Jun 2024: 1,818 kg/h31 May 2024: 2,330 kg/h18 Aug 2023: 2,871 kg/h 18 Aug 2023 5 Jun 2024 3,404 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Jun 2024Oil & gas 3,404 kg/h Not yet attributed View
3 Jun 2024Oil & gas 1,818 kg/h Not yet attributed View
31 May 2024Oil & gas 2,330 kg/h Not yet attributed View
18 Aug 2023Oil & gas 2,871 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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