Methane leaks in Oman
Satellites have detected 89 methane plumes at 20 sites in Oman since 2022, 29 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
29
Plumes, last 12 months
20
Sites
6,120 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Notified sites where the operator responded to UNEP
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_010 | 6,120 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Jun 2026Oil & gas | OMN_S_022 | 4,692 kg/h | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible | View |
| 19 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_012 | 2,793 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_012 | 2,366 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_012 | 2,014 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Jan 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_012 | 1,995 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Jul 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_012 | 1,881 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_012 | 1,787 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_008 | 1,656 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Waste / landfill | OMN_S_011 | 1,574 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Who operates these sites
| Petroleum Development Oman | 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMN_S_012Landfill · Frequent | 821 total | 5,055 kg/h | 9 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| OMN_S_015Pit | 525 total | 1,254 kg/h | 1 Feb 2026 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_011Landfill · Frequent | 410 total | 2,624 kg/h | 27 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| OMN_S_017O&G facility (generic) | 34 total | 615 kg/h | 25 Oct 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_019O&G source (generic) | 33 total | 435 kg/h | 27 Nov 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_008Landfill · Frequent | 23 total | 3,194 kg/h | 1 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| OMN_S_023Pit · Frequent | 11 total | 1,268 kg/h | 13 Jul 2026 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_022Flare | 11 total | 4,692 kg/h | 3 Jun 2026 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_010Landfill · Frequent | 11 total | 6,120 kg/h | 15 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| OMN_S_020Flare | 11 total | 290 kg/h | 1 Feb 2026 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_002Flare | 06 total | 5,003 kg/h | 8 Jan 2024 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_016O&G facility (generic) | 03 total | 1,121 kg/h | 27 Aug 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_014Gas disposal facility | 01 total | 918 kg/h | 16 Jun 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_006Tank batteries | 01 total | 1,833 kg/h | 2 Feb 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_004Gas disposal facility | 01 total | 813 kg/h | 2 Feb 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_021Gas disposal facility | 01 total | 912 kg/h | 15 Jan 2025 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_003Gathering and boosting facilities | 01 total | 2,672 kg/h | 5 Oct 2024 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_009Landfill | 01 total | 2,326 kg/h | 25 Jun 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| OMN_S_007O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 1,555 kg/h | 5 Dec 2023 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
| OMN_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 896 kg/h | 22 Nov 2023 | Petroleum Development Oman Plausible |
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Of 12 sites UNEP notified in Oman, operators responded on 11.
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