Saudi Aramco methane leaks
60 satellite-detected methane plumes at 9 sites we attribute to Saudi Aramco, 13 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
An attribution is our best estimate of who operates the site, with a stated confidence level. It is not proof of wrongdoing. Saudi Aramco can reply or correct it at any time. Is this attribution wrong?
13
Plumes, last 12 months
9
Sites
13,229 kg/h
Largest detected rate
27 Jul 2026
Last seen
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Most recent plumes
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | SAU_S_012 | 13,229 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 9 Jun 2026Oil & gas | SAU_S_022 | 3,239 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 27 Nov 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 2,314 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 26 Nov 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 290 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 9 Nov 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 655 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 7 Nov 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 805 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 30 Oct 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 1,176 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 24 Oct 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 1,236 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 20 Oct 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 1,878 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 10 Oct 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 495 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 8 Oct 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 567 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 21 Sep 2025Oil & gas | SAU_S_017 | 1,569 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
How to contact Saudi Aramco
- sustainability@aramco.com (Sustainability / ESG)
- media.inquiries@aramco.com (Media / press office)
- generalauditor.hotline@aramco.com (Ethics / grievance channel)
- iktva@aramco.com (General enquiries)
Public contact routes published on the company's own website.
- Website
- www.aramco.com//
- Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- Confidence of these attributions
- Plausible × 9
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Sites attributed to Saudi Aramco
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAU_S_002Flare | 039 total | 3,436 kg/h | 8 Sep 2024 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_017Pit | 1111 total | 2,314 kg/h | 27 Nov 2025 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_015Gas disposal facility | 03 total | 186 kg/h | 24 Jan 2025 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_012O&G facility (generic) | 12 total | 13,229 kg/h | 27 Jul 2026 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_022O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 3,239 kg/h | 9 Jun 2026 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_010O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 4,660 kg/h | 21 May 2025 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_016Gas disposal facility | 01 total | 764 kg/h | 20 Jan 2025 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 1,577 kg/h | 24 Aug 2023 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_005O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 911 kg/h | 21 Apr 2023 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
Is this attribution wrong?
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