Methane emitter IRN_S_131
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 29 Jul 2024, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
8
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
1,428 kg/h
Largest detected rate
660 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
- 29 Jul 2024
- Last seen
- 16 Feb 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.24273, 50.75062 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 535 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 2 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 604 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 28 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 124 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 914 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 26 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,428 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 3 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,205 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 304 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 29 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 717 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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