Methane leaks in Kuwait
Satellites have detected 136 methane plumes at 36 sites in Kuwait since 2022, 28 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
28
Plumes, last 12 months
36
Sites
40,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 40,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | — | 32,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | — | 22,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | — | 13,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | KWT_S_025 | 10,126 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Jun 2026Oil & gas | KWT_S_009 | 10,089 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | KWT_S_013 | 9,798 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 19 Aug 2026Oil & gas | KWT_S_046 | 7,568 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 30 May 2026Waste / landfill | KWT_S_024 | 4,574 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Jan 2026Oil & gas | KWT_S_009 | 3,557 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
Who operates these sites
| Kuwait Oil Company | 117 plumes |
Plumes at sites we attribute to each company. Most attributions here rely on who operates a field or region, not on site-level confirmation; see each site for the evidence. What do confidence levels mean?
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWT_S_009Flare | 430 total | 10,089 kg/h | 18 Jun 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_005Flare · Frequent | 226 total | 11,655 kg/h | 13 Jul 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_044Tank batteries | 22 total | 636 kg/h | 14 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_006Flare | 18 total | 3,558 kg/h | 29 Mar 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_033Flare | 17 total | 1,679 kg/h | 29 Mar 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_013Transmission Pipelines · Frequent | 14 total | 9,798 kg/h | 1 Apr 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_025Landfill · Frequent | 13 total | 10,126 kg/h | 24 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| KWT_S_018Gas disposal facility | 12 total | 2,325 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_024Landfill | 12 total | 4,574 kg/h | 30 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| KWT_S_046O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 7,568 kg/h | 19 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_047Pipeline | 11 total | 341 kg/h | 14 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_043Gas disposal facility | 11 total | 2,007 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_045O&G source (generic) | 11 total | 474 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_040Gas disposal facility | 11 total | 851 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_037Transmission Pipelines | 11 total | 319 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_039Compressor station | 11 total | 244 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_038Tank batteries | 11 total | 154 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_041Tank batteries | 11 total | 119 kg/h | 5 Aug 2026 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_035Dumping site · Frequent | 11 total | 1,668 kg/h | 30 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| KWT_S_001Flare | 010 total | 9,902 kg/h | 21 Nov 2023 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_014Landfill | 03 total | 5,896 kg/h | 26 Apr 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| KWT_S_011Gas disposal facility | 03 total | 8,653 kg/h | 26 Apr 2024 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_017Gas disposal facility | 02 total | 2,465 kg/h | 2 Dec 2024 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_008Gas disposal facility | 02 total | 6,475 kg/h | 25 Jul 2024 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
| KWT_S_022Flare | 02 total | 624 kg/h | 29 Oct 2023 | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible |
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Of 24 sites UNEP notified in Kuwait, operators responded on 0.
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