Methane emitter EGY_S_056
Well head in Egypt. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 2 Feb 2026, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
6,704 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,576 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
- Well head
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 2 Feb 2026
- Last seen
- 2 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.7875, 28.15281 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
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