Methane emitter DZA_S_196
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 10 Sep 2024, most recently on 21 May 2025.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
6,852 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,597 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
- 10 Sep 2024
- Last seen
- 21 May 2025
- Coordinates
- 32.42206, 4.00257 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025Oil & gas | 2,634 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 19 May 2025Oil & gas | 1,493 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 5 May 2025Oil & gas | 6,852 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 10 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 2,560 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 6 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 1,349 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 10 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 3,633 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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