Methane emitter DZA_S_014
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 25 Sep 2023, most recently on 5 Jul 2026.
6
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
7,232 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,150 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.
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 25 Sep 2023
- Last seen
- 5 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 31.77834, 5.91245 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 2,966 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 9 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 7,232 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 23 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 2,882 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 6 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 868 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 2 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 1,417 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 25 Sep 2023Oil & gas | 1,172 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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