Methane emitter IRN_S_144
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 29 Jun 2023, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
19,682 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,696 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
National Iranian Oil Company Plausible
Evidence
- NIOC and its subsidiaries own and operate Iran's oil and gas upstream.
Other candidates
- National Iranian Gas Company Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 29 Jun 2023
- Last seen
- 1 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.48717, 51.46549 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 6,135 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 19,682 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,256 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 805 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
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