Methane emitter IRN_S_046
O&G facility (generic) in Iran. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 29 Jun 2023, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
6
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
15,567 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,054 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
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 29 Jun 2023
- Last seen
- 31 Jan 2025
- Coordinates
- 29.88901, 50.43112 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 2,261 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 16 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 3,173 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 2,934 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 2 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 15,567 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 11 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 4,954 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 2,092 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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