Methane emitter DZA_S_085
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 24 Dec 2022, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
5
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,689 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,155 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
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 24 Dec 2022
- Last seen
- 26 Jun 2023
- Coordinates
- 31.66955, 5.80911 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,689 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 30 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 1,605 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 26 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 561 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 31 Jan 2023Oil & gas | 1,155 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 24 Dec 2022Oil & gas | 604 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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