Methane emitter DZA_S_172
Tank batteries in Algeria. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 14 Jun 2021, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
8,207 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,710 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
- Tank batteries
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 14 Jun 2021
- Last seen
- 21 Oct 2021
- Coordinates
- 28.69686, 7.58786 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2021Oil & gas | 7,925 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 7 Oct 2021Oil & gas | 763 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 25 Aug 2021Oil & gas | 3,861 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2021Oil & gas | 8,207 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 15 Jun 2021Oil & gas | 4,037 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2021Oil & gas | 7,384 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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