Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter UZB_S_044

Gas disposal facility in Uzbekistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 18 Dec 2024, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.

3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,177 kg/h
Largest detected rate
651 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Uzbekneftegaz Plausible

Evidence

  • State company Uzbekneftegaz operates most fields and the gas network.

Other candidates

  • Lukoil 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
No
First seen
18 Dec 2024
Last seen
22 Aug 2025
Coordinates
38.52688, 65.96068 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

22 Aug 2025: 2,177 kg/h27 May 2025: 541 kg/h18 Dec 2024: 651 kg/h 18 Dec 2024 22 Aug 2025 2,177 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
22 Aug 2025Oil & gas 2,177 kg/h Uzbekneftegaz Plausible View
27 May 2025Oil & gas 541 kg/h Uzbekneftegaz Plausible View
18 Dec 2024Oil & gas 651 kg/h Uzbekneftegaz Plausible View

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