Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Frequent

Methane emitter KAZ_S_163

O&G source (generic) in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 28 May 2026, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
2,323 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,631 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
O&G source (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
28 May 2026
Last seen
9 Jun 2026
Coordinates
46.54944, 64.66621 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

9 Jun 2026: 1,340 kg/h1 Jun 2026: 2,323 kg/h28 May 2026: 1,631 kg/h 28 May 2026 9 Jun 2026 2,323 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
9 Jun 2026Oil & gas 1,340 kg/h Not yet attributed View
1 Jun 2026Oil & gas 2,323 kg/h Not yet attributed View
28 May 2026Oil & gas 1,631 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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