Methane emitter SAU_S_020
Landfill in Saudi Arabia. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 4 Jan 2024, most recently on 27 May 2026.
4
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
3,323 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,434 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
- 4 Jan 2024
- Last seen
- 27 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 26.15161, 49.87788 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
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