Methane plume detected in Iraq
On 18 Aug 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 89 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 2.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 18 Aug 2026 · 08:02 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 6.7 m/s
- Coordinates
- 30.20349, 47.39664
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
0e6fc173-0b0c-4b8a-bc4a-8fd73bd35be5
Likely operator
Basra Oil Company Plausible
State-owned Basra Oil Company oversees the southern fields, several run with international contractors.
Emitting site
IRQ_S_080 · O&G source (generic)
7 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 0e6fc173-0b0c-4b8a-bc4a-8fd73bd35be5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/0e6fc173-0b0c-4b8a-bc4a-8fd73bd35be5), accessed 4 Oct 2026.