Methane emitter LBY_S_072
Gas disposal facility in Libya. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 16 Feb 2025, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
8,508 kg/h
Largest detected rate
6,639 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
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 16 Feb 2025
- Last seen
- 17 Apr 2025
- Coordinates
- 28.72599, 19.64585 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 8,508 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
| 16 Feb 2025Oil & gas | 4,770 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
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