Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter SYR_S_034

Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 20 Jan 2025, most recently on 2 Feb 2025.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
3,453 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,040 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
20 Jan 2025
Last seen
2 Feb 2025
Coordinates
35.35155, 40.35589 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

2 Feb 2025: 3,453 kg/h28 Jan 2025: 2,207 kg/h20 Jan 2025: 3,040 kg/h 20 Jan 2025 2 Feb 2025 3,453 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
2 Feb 2025Oil & gas 3,453 kg/h Not yet attributed View
28 Jan 2025Oil & gas 2,207 kg/h Not yet attributed View
20 Jan 2025Oil & gas 3,040 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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