Methane Leaks
Waste / landfill · Undetermined

Methane emitter SYR_S_065

Dumping site in Syria. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 27 May 2026, most recently on 31 May 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
1,729 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,332 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type
Dumping site
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
27 May 2026
Last seen
31 May 2026
Coordinates
34.77713, 36.72786 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

31 May 2026: 935 kg/h27 May 2026: 1,729 kg/h 27 May 2026 31 May 2026 1,729 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
31 May 2026Waste / landfill 935 kg/h Not yet attributed View
27 May 2026Waste / landfill 1,729 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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