Methane plume detected in Algeria
On 26 Aug 2023, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 398 kg/h from a site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 9.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 26 Aug 2023 · 10:06 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Other
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 0.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.82474, -0.29486
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
40ead3d4-c6be-4fbd-bc68-1e796b6d4c77
Likely operator
Sonatrach Plausible
State company Sonatrach operates or co-operates nearly all Algerian fields and pipelines.
Emitting site
DZA_S_021 · Chemical plant component
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 40ead3d4-c6be-4fbd-bc68-1e796b6d4c77, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/40ead3d4-c6be-4fbd-bc68-1e796b6d4c77), accessed 4 Oct 2026.