Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter BHR_S_040

Flare in Bahrain. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 3 Aug 2026, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
580 kg/h
Largest detected rate
580 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Bapco Energies Plausible

Evidence

  • Bapco Energies operates the Awali field and refinery.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
3 Aug 2026
Last seen
3 Aug 2026
Coordinates
26.00985, 50.60298 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
3 Aug 2026Oil & gas 580 kg/h Bapco Energies Plausible View

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