Methane emitter DZA_S_049
Pit in Algeria. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 10 Jul 2021, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
5
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
14,312 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,564 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
- Pit
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 10 Jul 2021
- Last seen
- 29 Jun 2023
- Coordinates
- 28.09175, 9.76185 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 3,299 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 22 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 4,564 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 26 Nov 2021Oil & gas | 7,691 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2021Oil & gas | 2,723 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 10 Jul 2021Oil & gas | 14,312 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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