Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter UZB_S_046

O&G facility (generic) in Uzbekistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 26 Jul 2023, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.

3
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
6,724 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,927 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
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
26 Jul 2023
Last seen
18 Dec 2024
Coordinates
38.68167, 65.95723 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

18 Dec 2024: 1,606 kg/h26 Jul 2024: 6,724 kg/h26 Jul 2023: 5,927 kg/h 26 Jul 2023 18 Dec 2024 6,724 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
18 Dec 2024Oil & gas 1,606 kg/h Uzbekneftegaz Plausible View
26 Jul 2024Oil & gas 6,724 kg/h Uzbekneftegaz Plausible View
26 Jul 2023Oil & gas 5,927 kg/h Uzbekneftegaz Plausible View

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