Methane emitter KWT_S_011
Gas disposal facility in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 31 Aug 2022, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
8,653 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,479 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
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 31 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 26 Apr 2024
- Coordinates
- 29.1713, 47.92497 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 170 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 13 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 8,653 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 31 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 4,479 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
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