Methane emitter SYR_S_023
Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 5 Aug 2024, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
7
Plumes
7
Plumes, last 12 months
2,160 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,160 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
- 5 Aug 2024
- Last seen
- 21 Jun 2025
- Coordinates
- 35.02608, 40.71028 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,160 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 May 2025Oil & gas | 569 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 2,160 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 921 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 1,577 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,563 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 663 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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