Methane emitter YEM_S_021
Gas disposal facility in Yemen. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 19 Jan 2025, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
4
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
3,921 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,966 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Safer Exploration and Production Operations Company Plausible
Evidence
- State-run SEPOC operates Block 18 (Marib-Al Jawf) and its processing facilities.
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 19 Jan 2025
- Last seen
- 21 Jan 2026
- Coordinates
- 15.52356, 45.95903 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026Oil & gas | 1,354 kg/h | Safer Exploration and Production Operations Company Plausible | View |
| 13 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 3,921 kg/h | Safer Exploration and Production Operations Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Dec 2025Oil & gas | 1,247 kg/h | Safer Exploration and Production Operations Company Plausible | View |
| 19 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 2,577 kg/h | Safer Exploration and Production Operations Company Plausible | View |
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