Methane emitter DZA_S_407
Transmission Pipelines in Algeria. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 9 Feb 2026, most recently on 3 May 2026.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
4,567 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,716 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
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 9 Feb 2026
- Last seen
- 3 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 31.24288, 6.87345 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2026Oil & gas | 3,661 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 24 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 1,660 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 19 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 4,567 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 18 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 356 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 1,771 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 9 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 1,349 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
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