Methane emitter LBY_S_033
Tank batteries in Libya. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 27 Dec 2022, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,337 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,238 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
Response so far
- Source type
- Tank batteries
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 27 Dec 2022
- Last seen
- 16 Dec 2024
- Coordinates
- 29.04293, 20.7802 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 898 kg/h | Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 28 Sep 2023Oil & gas | 1,337 kg/h | Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 27 Dec 2022Oil & gas | 1,238 kg/h | Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible | View |
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