Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter SYR_S_042

Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 25 Jun 2023, most recently on 1 Apr 2024.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,036 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,164 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
25 Jun 2023
Last seen
1 Apr 2024
Coordinates
36.13935, 41.07866 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

1 Apr 2024: 2,036 kg/h25 Jun 2023: 292 kg/h 25 Jun 2023 1 Apr 2024 2,036 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
1 Apr 2024Oil & gas 2,036 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Jun 2023Oil & gas 292 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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