Methane emitter IRN_S_225
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 23 Jun 2026, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
4
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
10,975 kg/h
Largest detected rate
6,026 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
- 17 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.94355, 49.62904 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 5,307 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 6,010 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 6,043 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 10,975 kg/h | National Iranian South Oil Company Plausible | View |
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