Methane emitter IRQ_S_006
Tank batteries in Iraq. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 30 Aug 2022, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
7
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
8,760 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,129 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Basra Oil Company Plausible
Evidence
- State-owned Basra Oil Company oversees the southern fields, several run with international contractors.
Other candidates
- Iraqi Ministry of Oil Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Tank batteries
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 30 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 28 Oct 2023
- Coordinates
- 30.35194, 46.83427 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 2,014 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 7,192 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Oct 2022Oil & gas | 4,129 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 12 Sep 2022Oil & gas | 3,061 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Sep 2022Oil & gas | 8,754 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 6 Sep 2022Oil & gas | 8,760 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 30 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 1,558 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
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