Methane emitter IRQ_S_066
O&G source (generic) in Iraq. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 9 Oct 2025, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,285 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,285 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
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 9 Oct 2025
- Last seen
- 9 Oct 2025
- Coordinates
- 36.30544, 43.08355 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 2,285 kg/h | North Oil Company Plausible | View |
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