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Methane emitter DZA_S_120

Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 6 Dec 2024, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

2,596 kg/h

Largest detected rate

1,619 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.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type: Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified: Yes
Operator responded to UNEP: No
First seen: 6 Dec 2024
Last seen: 24 Dec 2024
Coordinates: 31.85109, 5.96532 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
24 Dec 2024Oil & gas	1,619 kg/h	Sonatrach Plausible	View
22 Dec 2024Oil & gas	709 kg/h	Sonatrach Plausible	View
18 Dec 2024Oil & gas	994 kg/h	Sonatrach Plausible	View
6 Dec 2024Oil & gas	2,596 kg/h	Sonatrach Plausible	View
6 Dec 2024Oil & gas	2,117 kg/h	Sonatrach Plausible	View

Authorities you can notify

Autorité de Régulation des Hydrocarbures (ARH)

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