Methane emitter SYR_S_054
Pit in Syria. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 29 May 2025, most recently on 16 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
3,835 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,597 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
- Pit
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 29 May 2025
- Last seen
- 16 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.08326, 40.59343 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,131 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,597 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 2,586 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 3,835 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 1,892 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,283 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 May 2025Oil & gas | 1,588 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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