Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter LBY_S_031

Flare in Libya. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 30 Nov 2024, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,616 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,616 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible

Parent company: National Oil Corporation

Evidence

  • AGOCO, a National Oil Corporation subsidiary, operates the eastern Sirte-basin fields (Sarir, Messla, Nafoora).

Other candidates

  • National Oil Corporation Plausible

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
30 Nov 2024
Last seen
30 Nov 2024
Coordinates
28.91131, 20.96851 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
30 Nov 2024Oil & gas 1,616 kg/h Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible View

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