Methane emitter LBY_S_009
Gathering and boosting facilities in Libya. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 9 Aug 2023, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,976 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,682 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
National Oil Corporation Plausible
Evidence
- Libya's National Oil Corporation and its subsidiaries operate the country's fields.
Response so far
- Source type
- Gathering and boosting facilities
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 9 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 13 Jun 2025
- Coordinates
- 28.05201, 19.91326 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,389 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
| 9 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 3,976 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
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