Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter LBY_S_151

Gas disposal facility in Libya. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 3 Jun 2026, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,456 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,456 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
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Yes
First seen
3 Jun 2026
Last seen
3 Jun 2026
Coordinates
29.08347, 19.04217 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
3 Jun 2026Oil & gas 1,456 kg/h National Oil Corporation Plausible View

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