Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter BHR_S_042

Pit in Bahrain. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 26 May 2024, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
11,992 kg/h
Largest detected rate
10,526 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
Pit
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
26 May 2024
Last seen
17 Aug 2026
Coordinates
25.99949, 50.53399 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

17 Aug 2026: 9,059 kg/h26 May 2024: 11,992 kg/h 26 May 2024 17 Aug 2026 11,992 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
17 Aug 2026Oil & gas 9,059 kg/h Bapco Energies Plausible View
26 May 2024Oil & gas 11,992 kg/h Bapco Energies Plausible View

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