Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter LBY_S_156

Gas disposal facility in Libya. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 27 Aug 2026, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
384 kg/h
Largest detected rate
384 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
No
First seen
27 Aug 2026
Last seen
27 Aug 2026
Coordinates
28.43355, 19.58718 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
27 Aug 2026Oil & gas 384 kg/h National Oil Corporation Plausible View

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