Methane emitter DZA_S_063
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 25 Jul 2023, most recently on 25 May 2026.
5
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,456 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,243 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 Jul 2023
- Last seen
- 25 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 32.55555, 3.1715 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,171 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 14 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 625 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 10 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 1,243 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,456 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2023Oil & gas | 1,383 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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