Methane emitter IRN_S_064
Gas disposal facility in Iran. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 25 Jul 2024, most recently on 26 Apr 2026.
7
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
22,025 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,606 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
- No
- First seen
- 25 Jul 2024
- Last seen
- 26 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.35373, 49.92352 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 391 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 4,411 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 24 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 1,606 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 385 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 3 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 0 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 2 Dec 2024Oil & gas | 22,025 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 1,837 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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