Methane emitter IRQ_S_056
Oil & gas in Iraq. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 18 Mar 2023, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,027 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,422 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.
Other candidates
- Iraqi Ministry of Oil Weak (context only)
Response so far
- UNEP notified
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- Operator responded to UNEP
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- First seen
- 18 Mar 2023
- Last seen
- 20 Jun 2023
- Coordinates
- 32.59912, 39.03526 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
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