Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter EGY_S_046

Gas disposal facility in Egypt. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 18 Aug 2025, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,966 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,401 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)

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Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
18 Aug 2025
Last seen
18 Aug 2025
Coordinates
29.55342, 28.54166 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

18 Aug 2025: 1,836 kg/h18 Aug 2025: 2,966 kg/h 18 Aug 2025 18 Aug 2025 2,966 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
18 Aug 2025Oil & gas 1,836 kg/h Not yet attributed View
18 Aug 2025Oil & gas 2,966 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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