Methane emitter SAU_S_011
Landfill in Saudi Arabia. Satellites have detected 15 methane plumes here since 26 Jun 2023, most recently on 22 May 2026.
15
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
7,941 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,071 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
- 26 Jun 2023
- Last seen
- 22 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 21.65043, 39.40224 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026Waste / landfill | 7,941 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | 5,802 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | 2,608 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | 4,071 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | 3,770 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | 6,726 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Aug 2025Waste / landfill | 1,922 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | 4,517 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Mar 2025Waste / landfill | 5,628 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Mar 2025Waste / landfill | 4,755 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Dec 2024Waste / landfill | 2,850 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 3,370 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 4,766 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Feb 2024Waste / landfill | 3,789 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jun 2023Waste / landfill | 1,447 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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