Methane emitter DZA_S_358
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 31 Oct 2025, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
5
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
4,216 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,588 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
- 31 Oct 2025
- Last seen
- 27 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.44645, 9.55299 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,385 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 13 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 4,216 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 20 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 1,588 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 20 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 1,051 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 31 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 2,140 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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