Methane emitter KWT_S_008
Gas disposal facility in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 25 Jul 2024, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
6,475 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,657 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.
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 25 Jul 2024
- Last seen
- 25 Jul 2024
- Coordinates
- 28.91499, 47.92462 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 2,839 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 6,475 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
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