Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter IRN_S_165

Gas disposal facility in Iran. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 28 Sep 2025, most recently on 28 Sep 2025.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
5,606 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,606 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
28 Sep 2025
Last seen
28 Sep 2025
Coordinates
30.49722, 50.55529 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
28 Sep 2025Oil & gas 5,606 kg/h National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible View

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