Methane plume detected in Algeria
On 3 Aug 2026, the Planet Tanager satellite saw methane escaping at about — from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 3 Aug 2026 · 11:44 UTC
- Satellite
- Planet Tanager
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 1.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- 31.84595, 6.07854
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
17d20f9d-c57d-40dd-99e5-6c22fa5ab81e
Likely operator
Sonatrach Plausible
State company Sonatrach operates or co-operates nearly all Algerian fields and pipelines.
Emitting site
DZA_S_446 · Gas disposal facility
2 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP notified the government about this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 17d20f9d-c57d-40dd-99e5-6c22fa5ab81e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/17d20f9d-c57d-40dd-99e5-6c22fa5ab81e), accessed 6 Oct 2026.