Methane emitter SYR_S_021
Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 4 Apr 2023, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
6
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
4,891 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,042 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
- 19 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.37498, 40.37209 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,978 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 967 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 4,891 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,373 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 3,174 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 2,107 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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