Methane emitter EGY_S_006
Gas disposal facility in Egypt. Satellites have detected 13 methane plumes here since 28 Aug 2022, most recently on 23 Aug 2026.
13
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
5,035 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,476 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Other candidates
- Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 28 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 23 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.56644, 28.52687 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 4,778 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 May 2026Oil & gas | 2,426 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 3,153 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 3,030 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 2,476 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 3,648 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 3,291 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 2,448 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 5,035 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 1,601 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 1,895 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 2,024 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 2,306 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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