Methane emitter IRN_S_236
Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 12 Jul 2026, most recently on 12 Jul 2026.
1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
7,498 kg/h
Largest detected rate
7,498 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 12 Jul 2026
- Last seen
- 12 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 28.48908, 51.46681 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 7,498 kg/h | National Iranian Oil Company Plausible | View |
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