Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter KWT_S_018

Gas disposal facility in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 5 Dec 2024, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,325 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,327 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
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
5 Dec 2024
Last seen
5 Aug 2026
Coordinates
28.97714, 47.95484 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

5 Aug 2026: 329 kg/h5 Dec 2024: 2,325 kg/h 5 Dec 2024 5 Aug 2026 2,325 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Aug 2026Oil & gas 329 kg/h Kuwait Oil Company Plausible View
5 Dec 2024Oil & gas 2,325 kg/h Kuwait Oil Company Plausible View

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