Methane emitter IRN_S_083
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 22 Apr 2023, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
22,199 kg/h
Largest detected rate
15,659 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
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 22 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 19 Feb 2025
- Coordinates
- 31.13152, 49.32447 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2025Oil & gas | 9,119 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 22,199 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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