Methane emitter SYR_S_008
Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 4 Apr 2023, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
8
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
5,689 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,242 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
- Syrian Petroleum Company Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 4 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 13 Aug 2025
- Coordinates
- 35.3493, 40.36946 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 1,579 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 3,045 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,180 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 2,479 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2025Oil & gas | 5,689 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,536 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,939 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 2,004 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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