Methane emitter IRQ_S_008
Flare in Iraq. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 15 Aug 2023, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
18,302 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,666 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 15 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 26 Apr 2024
- Coordinates
- 30.35226, 46.83797 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 1,530 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 4 Nov 2023Oil & gas | 2,323 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 7 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 4,253 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 6 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 18,302 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 2 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 3,079 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 15 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 4,568 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
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