Methane emitter IRN_S_033
Gas disposal facility in Iran. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 20 Aug 2022, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,279 kg/h
Largest detected rate
932 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible
Parent company: National Iranian Oil Company
Evidence
- NISOC, a NIOC subsidiary, operates the Khuzestan onshore fields (Ahvaz, Marun, Aghajari, Gachsaran).
Other candidates
- National Iranian Oil Company Plausible
- National Iranian Gas Company Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 20 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 21 Jun 2024
- Coordinates
- 30.18561, 50.37083 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 540 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 27 Mar 2024Oil & gas | 1,279 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 23 Mar 2024Oil & gas | 741 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 754 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 19 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 1,109 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 20 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 1,248 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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