Methane emitter DZA_S_028
Flare in Algeria. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 30 Nov 2023, most recently on 30 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,744 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,299 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
- 30 Nov 2023
- Last seen
- 30 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.68473, 7.1943 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,744 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 14 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 1,136 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 3 Feb 2024Oil & gas | — | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 30 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 1,126 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 26 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 689 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 4 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,462 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 30 Nov 2023Oil & gas | 2,535 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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