Methane emitter KWT_S_044
Tank batteries in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 12 Aug 2026, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
636 kg/h
Largest detected rate
578 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
- Tank batteries
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 12 Aug 2026
- Last seen
- 14 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.86145, 47.77109 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 520 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 12 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 636 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
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