Methane emitter DZA_S_025
Flare in Algeria. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 3 Aug 2023, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
7
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
28,736 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,292 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 3 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 4 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.6001, 7.25975 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,324 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 29 May 2026Oil & gas | 28,736 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 25 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 5,354 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 3 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 350 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 14 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 3,463 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 3,292 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,886 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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