Methane leaks in Egypt
Satellites have detected 487 methane plumes at 51 sites in Egypt since 2022, 251 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
251
Plumes, last 12 months
51
Sites
95,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Notified sites where the operator responded to UNEP
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025Oil & gas | EGY_S_051 | 95,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 36,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | — | 30,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 29,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | — | 24,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 20,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 20,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 18,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Nov 2025Waste / landfill | — | 17,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Who operates these sites
Not yet attributed
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGY_S_055Gas disposal facility · Frequent | 110110 total | 14,091 kg/h | 21 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_029Flare · Persistent | 2429 total | 3,996 kg/h | 8 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_004Gathering and boosting facilities · Persistent | 1835 total | 6,960 kg/h | 8 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_022Gas disposal facility | 1525 total | 2,432 kg/h | 17 Feb 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_043Landfill · Persistent | 617 total | 3,180 kg/h | 27 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_009Gas disposal facility | 615 total | 17,182 kg/h | 31 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_006Gas disposal facility | 513 total | 5,035 kg/h | 23 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_049Gas disposal facility | 59 total | 4,020 kg/h | 24 Dec 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_028Landfill | 421 total | 7,852 kg/h | 25 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_059Dumping site | 410 total | 10,077 kg/h | 26 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_045Gas disposal facility | 46 total | 2,195 kg/h | 29 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_062Gas disposal facility · Persistent | 44 total | 4,589 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_060Gas disposal facility | 44 total | 4,401 kg/h | 20 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_051Pipeline valve | 44 total | 95,000 kg/h | 24 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_019Landfill · Persistent | 322 total | 6,626 kg/h | 26 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_042Landfill · Frequent | 312 total | 3,994 kg/h | 22 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_063Gas disposal facility | 33 total | 3,308 kg/h | 29 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_052Pipeline valve | 33 total | — | 24 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_020Gas disposal facility | 22 total | 8,272 kg/h | 30 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_061O&G source (generic) | 22 total | 3,139 kg/h | 18 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_056Well head | 22 total | 6,704 kg/h | 2 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_005Gathering and boosting facilities | 122 total | 6,727 kg/h | 2 Sep 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_010Gas disposal facility | 110 total | 1,028 kg/h | 11 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_013Gas disposal facility · Frequent | 110 total | 4,415 kg/h | 20 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| EGY_S_018Landfill · Frequent | 13 total | 1,834 kg/h | 22 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
Authorities you can notify
Of 35 sites UNEP notified in Egypt, operators responded on 3.
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