Methane emitter IRN_S_057
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 6 Jun 2023, most recently on 7 May 2026.
8
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
27,104 kg/h
Largest detected rate
14,816 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
- 6 Jun 2023
- Last seen
- 7 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.36206, 49.88025 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026Oil & gas | 10,366 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 29 Nov 2023Oil & gas | 2,725 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 2 Jul 2023Oil & gas | 25,533 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 15 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 18,302 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 11 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 24,105 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 10 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 27,104 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 8,992 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 6 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 11,329 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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