Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter LBY_S_068

Gas disposal facility in Libya. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 12 Apr 2024, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,456 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,456 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

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
12 Apr 2024
Last seen
12 Apr 2024
Coordinates
28.22234, 19.1683 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
12 Apr 2024Oil & gas 2,456 kg/h National Oil Corporation Plausible View

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