Methane emitter LBY_S_157
Pipeline in Libya. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 10 Jul 2026, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
1,648 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,103 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible
Parent company: National Oil Corporation
Evidence
- AGOCO, a National Oil Corporation subsidiary, operates the eastern Sirte-basin fields (Sarir, Messla, Nafoora).
Other candidates
- National Oil Corporation Plausible
Response so far
- Source type
- Pipeline
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 10 Jul 2026
- Last seen
- 19 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.04089, 20.78945 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 703 kg/h | Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,103 kg/h | Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 10 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,648 kg/h | Arabian Gulf Oil Company Plausible | View |
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