Methane emitter IRN_S_118
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 21 Jun 2024, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
3
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
5,914 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,650 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
- 21 Jun 2024
- Last seen
- 28 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.32795, 50.65659 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,650 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 24 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,473 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 21 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 5,914 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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