Methane emitter IRN_S_177
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 29 Apr 2026, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
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Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
6,917 kg/h
Largest detected rate
6,917 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
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 29 Apr 2026
- Last seen
- 29 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.93709, 49.85198 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 6,917 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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