Methane emitter EGY_S_045
Gas disposal facility in Egypt. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 30 Jul 2025, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
6
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
2,195 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,540 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
- 30 Jul 2025
- Last seen
- 29 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.78585, 28.55299 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,195 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 915 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 474 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 2,005 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 1,938 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 1,143 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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