Methane emitter IRN_S_207
Pipeline valve in Iran. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 4 Jan 2026, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
7
Plumes
7
Plumes, last 12 months
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Largest detected rate
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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
- Pipeline valve
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 4 Jan 2026
- Last seen
- 5 Jan 2026
- Coordinates
- 25.46274, 60.71248 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 5 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 5 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 4 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 4 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 4 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 4 Jan 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
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