Methane emitter IRQ_S_059
Gathering and boosting facilities in Iraq. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 19 Feb 2023, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,880 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,498 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
North Oil Company Plausible
Evidence
- State-owned North Oil Company operates the Kirkuk-area fields.
Other candidates
- Iraqi Ministry of Oil Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gathering and boosting facilities
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 19 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 4 Aug 2023
- Coordinates
- 35.41748, 44.19223 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 1,836 kg/h | North Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 27 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 2,880 kg/h | North Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 19 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 2,498 kg/h | North Oil Company Plausible | View |
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