Methane emitter IRQ_S_042
Landfill in Iraq. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 28 Aug 2022, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
5
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,323 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,775 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 28 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 31 Jul 2024
- Coordinates
- 35.48644, 45.4384 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024Waste / landfill | 4,323 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 1,115 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Dec 2023Waste / landfill | 1,775 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Sep 2022Waste / landfill | 2,331 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Aug 2022Waste / landfill | 1,331 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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