Methane emitter SAU_S_004
Landfill in Saudi Arabia. Satellites have detected 10 methane plumes here since 27 Aug 2022, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
10
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
15,373 kg/h
Largest detected rate
6,130 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 27 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 28 Aug 2024
- Coordinates
- 26.16314, 49.87059 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 11,783 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | 13,339 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 12,444 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 4,825 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 15,373 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Oct 2023Waste / landfill | 3,469 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jul 2023Waste / landfill | 5,962 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Jun 2023Waste / landfill | 2,068 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Apr 2023Waste / landfill | 3,497 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Aug 2022Waste / landfill | 6,298 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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