Methane emitter IRN_S_164
Tank batteries in Iran. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 27 Sep 2025, most recently on 27 Sep 2025.
1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,191 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,191 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
- Tank batteries
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 27 Sep 2025
- Last seen
- 27 Sep 2025
- Coordinates
- 35.54648, 51.4199 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 1,191 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
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