Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter KWT_S_039

Compressor station in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 5 Aug 2026, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
244 kg/h
Largest detected rate
244 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
Compressor station
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
5 Aug 2026
Last seen
5 Aug 2026
Coordinates
28.93851, 47.96691 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Aug 2026Oil & gas 244 kg/h Kuwait Oil Company Plausible View

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