Methane emitter SYR_S_059
Gas disposal facility in Syria. Satellites have detected 11 methane plumes here since 4 Nov 2025, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
11
Plumes
11
Plumes, last 12 months
4,492 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,685 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
- 4 Nov 2025
- Last seen
- 12 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.29657, 40.46919 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,535 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 3,660 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 2,910 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 2,193 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 2,685 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 673 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 1,951 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 4,492 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 2,727 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 3,113 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 1,370 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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