Methane emitter LBY_S_149
Gas disposal facility in Libya. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 22 May 2026, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
338 kg/h
Largest detected rate
338 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
- Yes
- First seen
- 22 May 2026
- Last seen
- 7 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 27.9855, 19.90712 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
| 22 May 2026Oil & gas | 338 kg/h | National Oil Corporation Plausible | View |
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