Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter KAZ_S_047

Flare in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 13 Apr 2023, most recently on 20 Aug 2023.

5
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,598 kg/h
Largest detected rate
705 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.

Other candidates

  • KazMunayGas Weak (context only)

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
13 Apr 2023
Last seen
20 Aug 2023
Coordinates
48.25851, 57.24464 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

20 Aug 2023: 824 kg/h24 Jun 2023: 705 kg/h10 Jun 2023: 591 kg/h17 Apr 2023: 622 kg/h13 Apr 2023: 3,598 kg/h 13 Apr 2023 20 Aug 2023 3,598 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
20 Aug 2023Oil & gas 824 kg/h Not yet attributed View
24 Jun 2023Oil & gas 705 kg/h Not yet attributed View
10 Jun 2023Oil & gas 591 kg/h Not yet attributed View
17 Apr 2023Oil & gas 622 kg/h Not yet attributed View
13 Apr 2023Oil & gas 3,598 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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