Methane emitter IRN_S_189
O&G source (generic) in Iran. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 30 Jan 2025, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
4
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,992 kg/h
Largest detected rate
938 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
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 30 Jan 2025
- Last seen
- 26 Jun 2025
- Coordinates
- 32.48457, 47.54811 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,992 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 22 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 438 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 6 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,031 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 30 Jan 2025Oil & gas | 846 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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