Methane emitter DZA_S_366
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 1 Feb 2026, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
5
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
5,413 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,154 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
- 1 Feb 2026
- Last seen
- 22 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.30215, 9.49261 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,083 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 5,226 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 5,413 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 14 Feb 2026Oil & gas | — | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 1 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 2,975 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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