Methane emitter DZA_S_398
Gas disposal facility in Algeria. Satellites have detected 11 methane plumes here since 27 Feb 2026, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
11
Plumes
11
Plumes, last 12 months
1,896 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,291 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
- 27 Feb 2026
- Last seen
- 22 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 31.51191, 6.81066 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,466 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 4 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,186 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 19 May 2026Oil & gas | 857 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 19 May 2026Oil & gas | 911 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 22 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 782 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 743 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 1,896 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 1,673 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 28 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 1,291 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 24 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 1,568 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 27 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 1,677 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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