Methane emitter IRN_S_213
Compressor station in Iran. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 5 Apr 2026, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
25,847 kg/h
Largest detected rate
17,878 kg/h
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
- Compressor station
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 5 Apr 2026
- Last seen
- 17 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 32.28252, 51.21696 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 9,909 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 5 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 25,847 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
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