Methane emitter IRN_S_224
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 23 methane plumes here since 23 Jun 2026, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
23
Plumes
23
Plumes, last 12 months
7,600 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,446 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
- 23 Jun 2026
- Last seen
- 27 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 31.27866, 48.88537 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 4,880 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 6,435 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 7,600 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 23 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 7,382 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 20 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 6,921 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 18 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,420 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,294 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,458 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 15 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,884 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 13 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,450 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 10 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,731 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 9 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 5,069 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 8 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,905 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 5 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,651 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 1 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 5,270 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 30 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 5,963 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 30 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 5,241 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 28 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 4,783 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 2,462 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 25 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 5,420 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 4,109 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 3,321 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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