Methane Leaks
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Methane emitter IRN_S_003

Chemical plant component in Iran. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 3 Jun 2024, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
23,399 kg/h
Largest detected rate
23,399 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

National Iranian Oil Company Plausible

Evidence

  • NIOC and its subsidiaries own and operate Iran's oil and gas upstream.

Other candidates

  • National Iranian Gas Company Weak (context only)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Chemical plant component
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
3 Jun 2024
Last seen
3 Jun 2024
Coordinates
28.68574, 52.41923 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
3 Jun 2024Other 23,399 kg/h National Iranian Oil Company Plausible View

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