Methane emitter KWT_S_017
Gas disposal facility in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 2 Dec 2024, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,465 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,998 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
- No
- First seen
- 2 Dec 2024
- Last seen
- 2 Dec 2024
- Coordinates
- 29.64028, 47.91859 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 1,530 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 2 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 2,465 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
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