Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter IRN_S_247

Flare in Iran. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 26 Apr 2025, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
5,101 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,101 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
26 Apr 2025
Last seen
26 Apr 2025
Coordinates
27.18247, 56.08022 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
26 Apr 2025Oil & gas 5,101 kg/h National Iranian Oil Company Plausible View

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