Methane emitter IRN_S_055
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 22 Oct 2024, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
17,421 kg/h
Largest detected rate
8,535 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 22 Oct 2024
- Last seen
- 26 Jun 2025
- Coordinates
- 31.23982, 48.98861 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 7,983 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 12,666 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 May 2025Oil & gas | 17,421 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Mar 2025Oil & gas | 2,489 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 9,087 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,653 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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