Methane emitter IRN_S_210
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 28 May 2026, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
8
Plumes
8
Plumes, last 12 months
32,822 kg/h
Largest detected rate
18,920 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
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 28 May 2026
- Last seen
- 23 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 31.23658, 48.9886 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 20 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 10,788 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 18 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,190 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 24,252 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 6,822 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 5 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 32,822 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 3 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 18,920 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 28 May 2026Oil & gas | 28,017 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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