Methane emitter IRQ_S_080
O&G source (generic) in Iraq. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 9 Mar 2026, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
7
Plumes, last 12 months
790 kg/h
Largest detected rate
554 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
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 9 Mar 2026
- Last seen
- 24 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 30.20349, 47.39664 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 774 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 18 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 89 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 10 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 6 May 2026Oil & gas | 554 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 21 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 333 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
| 9 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 790 kg/h | Basra Oil Company Plausible | View |
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