Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter SYR_S_019

Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 30 Sep 2024, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
6,140 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,396 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
No
First seen
30 Sep 2024
Last seen
18 Jun 2025
Coordinates
36.14149, 41.09052 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

18 Jun 2025: 653 kg/h30 Sep 2024: 6,140 kg/h 30 Sep 2024 18 Jun 2025 6,140 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
18 Jun 2025Oil & gas 653 kg/h Not yet attributed View
30 Sep 2024Oil & gas 6,140 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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