Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter SYR_S_053

Pit in Syria. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 31 Jul 2025, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,009 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,009 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
Pit
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
31 Jul 2025
Last seen
31 Jul 2025
Coordinates
35.09534, 40.55776 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
31 Jul 2025Oil & gas 1,009 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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