Methane leaks in Saudi Arabia
Satellites have detected 103 methane plumes at 8 sites in Saudi Arabia since 2022, 28 of them in the 12 months to 13 Jul 2025.
28
Plumes, last 12 months
8
Sites
109,810 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2024Oil & gas | — | 109,810 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 28 Apr 2025Waste / landfill | SAU_S_007 | 50,908 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | — | 41,300 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Apr 2025Waste / landfill | — | 32,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 7 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | — | 30,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Apr 2025Oil & gas | — | 24,000 kg/h | Saudi Aramco Plausible | View |
| 21 Mar 2025Waste / landfill | SAU_S_011 | 23,389 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Apr 2025Waste / landfill | SAU_S_003 | 19,371 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | SAU_S_004 | 13,339 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | SAU_S_011 | 12,234 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Who operates these sites
| Saudi Aramco | 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAU_S_002Flare | 1039 total | 4,106 kg/h | 8 Sep 2024 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_011Landfill · Persistent | 58 total | 23,389 kg/h | 19 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| SAU_S_003Landfill | 316 total | 30,682 kg/h | 13 Jun 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| SAU_S_004Landfill | 210 total | 15,373 kg/h | 28 Aug 2024 | Not yet attributed |
| SAU_S_007Landfill | 22 total | 50,908 kg/h | 28 Apr 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| SAU_S_010O&G facility (generic) | 11 total | 4,835 kg/h | 21 May 2025 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_001O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 3,218 kg/h | 24 Aug 2023 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
| SAU_S_005O&G facility (generic) | 01 total | 996 kg/h | 21 Apr 2023 | Saudi Aramco Plausible |
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Of 2 sites UNEP notified in Saudi Arabia, operators responded on 0.
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