Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Persistent

Methane emitter KAZ_S_016

Gas disposal facility in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 7 Aug 2024, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
3,946 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,191 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
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
7 Aug 2024
Last seen
1 Feb 2025
Coordinates
43.29277, 52.85676 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

1 Feb 2025: 3,946 kg/h13 Aug 2024: 1,120 kg/h7 Aug 2024: 2,191 kg/h 7 Aug 2024 1 Feb 2025 3,946 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
1 Feb 2025Oil & gas 3,946 kg/h Not yet attributed View
13 Aug 2024Oil & gas 1,120 kg/h Not yet attributed View
7 Aug 2024Oil & gas 2,191 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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