Methane emitter DZA_S_353
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 9 methane plumes here since 26 Jun 2025, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
9
Plumes
8
Plumes, last 12 months
4,166 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,347 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
- 26 Jun 2025
- Last seen
- 1 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.22143, 7.80208 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,190 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | 753 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,347 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 11 May 2026Oil & gas | 996 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 4 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,470 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 715 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 1,714 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 21 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 4,166 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 26 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 2,967 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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