Methane emitter EGY_S_059
Dumping site in Egypt. Satellites have detected 10 methane plumes here since 14 Aug 2024, most recently on 26 Apr 2026.
10
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
10,077 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,601 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.
Response so far
- Source type
- Dumping site
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 14 Aug 2024
- Last seen
- 26 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.79544, 31.35657 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | 3,678 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | 2,273 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | 4,739 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | 3,524 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Aug 2025Waste / landfill | 2,306 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | 2,880 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 May 2025Waste / landfill | 4,176 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 May 2025Waste / landfill | 8,569 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Mar 2025Waste / landfill | 10,077 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 1,527 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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