Methane emitter DZA_S_383
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 16 Feb 2026, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
7
Plumes
7
Plumes, last 12 months
1,071 kg/h
Largest detected rate
777 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
- 16 Feb 2026
- Last seen
- 10 Mar 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.61708, 6.70472 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 777 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 8 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 304 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 8 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 1,042 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 28 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 1,071 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 26 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 962 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 21 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 497 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 16 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 666 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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