Methane plume detected in Iraq
On 21 Mar 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 333 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 8.0 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 21 Mar 2026 · 08:12 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NW · 2.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- 30.20349, 47.39664
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
ccee3513-7aa8-4d3f-9df2-f0cc23b1d9be
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 ccee3513-7aa8-4d3f-9df2-f0cc23b1d9be, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/ccee3513-7aa8-4d3f-9df2-f0cc23b1d9be), accessed 5 Oct 2026.