Methane plume detected in Algeria
On 25 May 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 684 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 16.4 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 25 May 2026 · 11:12 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 5.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 32.78838, 3.32119
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
cdfe716f-c480-49a8-9915-2cb8719525b3
Likely operator
Sonatrach Plausible
State company Sonatrach operates or co-operates nearly all Algerian fields and pipelines.
Emitting site
DZA_S_432 · Flare
4 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume cdfe716f-c480-49a8-9915-2cb8719525b3, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/cdfe716f-c480-49a8-9915-2cb8719525b3), accessed 5 Oct 2026.