Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter DZA_S_001

Flare in Algeria. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 30 Jan 2024, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,523 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,914 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Sonatrach Plausible

Evidence

  • State company Sonatrach operates or co-operates nearly all Algerian fields and pipelines.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
30 Jan 2024
Last seen
7 Jun 2024
Coordinates
28.72215, 7.52187 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

7 Jun 2024: 1,304 kg/h30 Jan 2024: 2,523 kg/h 30 Jan 2024 7 Jun 2024 2,523 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
7 Jun 2024Oil & gas 1,304 kg/h Sonatrach Plausible View
30 Jan 2024Oil & gas 2,523 kg/h Sonatrach Plausible View

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