Methane emitter IRN_S_212
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 28 Mar 2026, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
4,063 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,596 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 Mar 2026
- Last seen
- 1 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.56292, 50.01576 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 4,063 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 28 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 1,128 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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