Methane emitter KAZ_S_189
Pipeline valve in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 20 Aug 2026, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
251,307 kg/h
Largest detected rate
182,888 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)
Response so far
- Source type
- Pipeline valve
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 20 Aug 2026
- Last seen
- 20 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 49.36961, 59.07082 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | — | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 114,468 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 20 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 251,307 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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