Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Frequent

Methane emitter KAZ_S_157

Well head in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 5 Jun 2026, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
5,541 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,225 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Well head
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
5 Jun 2026
Last seen
10 Jun 2026
Coordinates
43.30975, 52.7005 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

10 Jun 2026: 1,225 kg/h10 Jun 2026: 5,541 kg/h5 Jun 2026: 423 kg/h 5 Jun 2026 10 Jun 2026 5,541 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
10 Jun 2026Oil & gas 1,225 kg/h Not yet attributed View
10 Jun 2026Oil & gas 5,541 kg/h Not yet attributed View
5 Jun 2026Oil & gas 423 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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