Methane emitter DZA_S_040
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 26 Feb 2024, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
3
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,882 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,580 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
- 26 Feb 2024
- Last seen
- 6 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.7517, 9.26359 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
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