Sonatrach methane leaks
2,451 satellite-detected methane plumes at 372 sites we attribute to Sonatrach, 697 of them in the 12 months to 1 Oct 2026.
An attribution is our best estimate of who operates the site, with a stated confidence level. It is not proof of wrongdoing. Sonatrach can reply or correct it at any time. Is this attribution wrong?
697
Plumes, last 12 months
372
Sites
38,638 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1 Oct 2026
Last seen
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Most recent plumes
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_489 | 5,009 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 29 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_220 | 698 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 28 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_005 | 8,151 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 28 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_053 | 5,025 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 28 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_396 | 2,629 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 26 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_487 | 4,302 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 23 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_483 | 2,141 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 21 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_431 | 1,524 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 17 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_018 | 163 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 16 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_220 | 662 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 16 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_431 | 722 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
| 16 Sep 2026Oil & gas | DZA_S_469 | 979 kg/h | Sonatrach Plausible | View |
How to contact Sonatrach
- sonatrach@sonatrach.dz (General enquiries)
- Contact form
Public contact routes published on the company's own website.
- Website
- sonatrach.com/
- Countries
- Algeria
- Confidence of these attributions
- Plausible × 372
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Sites attributed to Sonatrach
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DZA_S_012Gas disposal facility | 0468 total | 11,139 kg/h | 12 Oct 2024 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_018Flare | 18130 total | 15,161 kg/h | 17 Sep 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_020Flare | 2262 total | 8,303 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_010Flare | 162 total | 3,420 kg/h | 12 Oct 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_109Gas disposal facility | 151 total | 5,862 kg/h | 2 Oct 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_220Flare · Persistent | 4050 total | 8,483 kg/h | 29 Sep 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_043Gas disposal facility · Frequent | 2648 total | 15,588 kg/h | 22 Aug 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_070Gas disposal facility | 048 total | 2,332 kg/h | 3 Dec 2024 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_204Gas disposal facility | 1344 total | 1,892 kg/h | 27 May 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_031Flare | 941 total | 6,221 kg/h | 15 Jul 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_050Gas disposal facility | 237 total | 6,374 kg/h | 17 Aug 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_019Flare · Frequent | 1734 total | 5,288 kg/h | 21 Jul 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_008Flare · Persistent | 1133 total | 3,721 kg/h | 21 Jul 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_011Pit | 1630 total | 12,842 kg/h | 22 Aug 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_005Flare | 929 total | 20,972 kg/h | 28 Sep 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_243Gas disposal facility · Frequent | 2128 total | 3,408 kg/h | 9 Sep 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_098Flare | 1027 total | 3,580 kg/h | 21 Jul 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_036Flare | 026 total | 10,202 kg/h | 5 Aug 2024 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_238Pit | 1525 total | 5,580 kg/h | 18 Nov 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_265Gas disposal facility | 824 total | 2,699 kg/h | 24 Oct 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_222Gas disposal facility | 024 total | 2,509 kg/h | 12 Jan 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_101Flare | 1422 total | 6,061 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_280Flare | 522 total | 2,429 kg/h | 16 Jan 2026 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_246Flare | 620 total | 2,800 kg/h | 31 Oct 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_077Gas disposal facility | 119 total | 962 kg/h | 2 Oct 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_013Flare | 018 total | 3,529 kg/h | 19 Sep 2024 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_152Gas disposal facility | 017 total | 3,311 kg/h | 17 Apr 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_030Flare | 017 total | 2,397 kg/h | 29 Sep 2024 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_331O&G source (generic) | 216 total | 1,085 kg/h | 10 Oct 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
| DZA_S_248Well head | 014 total | 38,638 kg/h | 26 Sep 2025 | Sonatrach Plausible |
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