Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter SYR_S_016

Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 30 Jul 2024, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
4,492 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,437 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
30 Jul 2024
Last seen
8 Oct 2024
Coordinates
34.67698, 38.62115 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

8 Oct 2024: 4,492 kg/h8 Oct 2024: 3,158 kg/h30 Jul 2024: 4,437 kg/h 30 Jul 2024 8 Oct 2024 4,492 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
8 Oct 2024Oil & gas 4,492 kg/h Not yet attributed View
8 Oct 2024Oil & gas 3,158 kg/h Not yet attributed View
30 Jul 2024Oil & gas 4,437 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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