Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter LBY_S_120

O&G facility (generic) in Libya. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 23 Sep 2025, most recently on 23 Sep 2025.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
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Largest detected rate
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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
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
23 Sep 2025
Last seen
23 Sep 2025
Coordinates
28.20403, 19.91311 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
23 Sep 2025Oil & gas — National Oil Corporation Plausible View
23 Sep 2025Oil & gas — National Oil Corporation Plausible View
23 Sep 2025Oil & gas — National Oil Corporation Plausible View

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