Methane Leaks
Oil & gas

Methane emitter LBY_S_022

Oil & gas in Libya. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 17 May 2023, most recently on 17 May 2023.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
500 kg/h
Largest detected rate
500 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.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

UNEP notified
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Operator responded to UNEP
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First seen
17 May 2023
Last seen
17 May 2023
Coordinates
27.66935, 9.8806 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
17 May 2023Oil & gas 500 kg/h National Oil Corporation Plausible View

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