Methane emitter KWT_S_046
O&G source (generic) in Kuwait. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 19 Aug 2026, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
7,568 kg/h
Largest detected rate
7,568 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
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 19 Aug 2026
- Last seen
- 19 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.68575, 47.86372 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 7,568 kg/h | Kuwait Oil Company Plausible | View |
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