Methane leaks in Qatar
Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes at 5 sites in Qatar since 2023, 1 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
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Plumes, last 12 months
5
Sites
2,870 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025Oil & gas | QAT_S_006 | 2,870 kg/h | QatarEnergy Plausible | View |
Who operates these sites
| QatarEnergy | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QAT_S_006Petrochemical plant component | 11 total | 2,870 kg/h | 13 Oct 2025 | QatarEnergy Plausible |
| QAT_S_007Flare | 01 total | 1,851 kg/h | 31 May 2025 | QatarEnergy Plausible |
| QAT_S_008O&G source (generic) | 01 total | 1,641 kg/h | 25 Apr 2025 | QatarEnergy Plausible |
| QAT_S_001Production Offshore | 01 total | 674 kg/h | 26 Jul 2024 | QatarEnergy Plausible |
| QAT_S_004O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 1,567 kg/h | 14 Aug 2023 | QatarEnergy Plausible |
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Of 2 sites UNEP notified in Qatar, operators responded on 2.
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