Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter KWT_S_020

O&G facility (generic) in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 31 Aug 2022, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,369 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,369 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
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
31 Aug 2022
Last seen
31 Aug 2022
Coordinates
28.94661, 47.95429 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
31 Aug 2022Oil & gas 1,369 kg/h Kuwait Oil Company Plausible View

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