Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter KAZ_S_175

Pipeline valve in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 25 Jul 2026, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
2,834 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,671 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
Pipeline valve
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Yes
First seen
25 Jul 2026
Last seen
3 Aug 2026
Coordinates
43.53376, 52.24796 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

3 Aug 2026: 2,508 kg/h25 Jul 2026: 2,834 kg/h 25 Jul 2026 3 Aug 2026 2,834 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
3 Aug 2026Oil & gas 2,508 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Jul 2026Oil & gas 2,834 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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