Methane leaks in Morocco
Satellites have detected 95 methane plumes at 7 sites in Morocco since 2023, 47 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
47
Plumes, last 12 months
7
Sites
55,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | — | 55,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | — | 53,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 45,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 6 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | — | 42,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 May 2026Waste / landfill | — | 40,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | — | 39,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | — | 38,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | — | 32,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | — | 29,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 May 2026Waste / landfill | — | 29,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR_S_002Landfill · Persistent | 521 total | 3,412 kg/h | 23 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MAR_S_004Landfill · Persistent | 46 total | 11,187 kg/h | 22 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MAR_S_007Landfill · Frequent | 35 total | 2,910 kg/h | 1 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MAR_S_003Landfill | 27 total | 12,418 kg/h | 24 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MAR_S_005Landfill | 27 total | 6,524 kg/h | 15 Apr 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MAR_S_010Dumping site | 22 total | 2,981 kg/h | 22 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| MAR_S_001Landfill | 18 total | 2,641 kg/h | 30 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
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