Methane emitter SYR_S_009
Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 1 Apr 2024, most recently on 16 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,395 kg/h
Largest detected rate
875 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
- 1 Apr 2024
- Last seen
- 16 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.35313, 40.37442 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,165 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 1,395 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2025Oil & gas | 875 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 487 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 768 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 946 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 733 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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