Methane emitter LBY_S_012
Gas disposal facility in Libya. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 17 Dec 2023, most recently on 28 Jul 2024.
3
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,342 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,290 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
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 17 Dec 2023
- Last seen
- 28 Jul 2024
- Coordinates
- 29.71176, 19.71409 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 1,290 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
| 24 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 3,342 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
| 17 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,260 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
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