Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter KWT_S_007

Flare in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 25 Jul 2024, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,361 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,361 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Kuwait Oil Company Plausible

Evidence

  • Kuwait Oil Company (KPC subsidiary) operates all onshore upstream.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
25 Jul 2024
Last seen
25 Jul 2024
Coordinates
29.02683, 47.58112 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
25 Jul 2024Oil & gas 1,361 kg/h Kuwait Oil Company Plausible View

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