Methane emitter IRQ_S_086
Transmission Pipelines in Iraq. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 3 Jun 2026, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
1,281 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,018 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
- Source type
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 3 Jun 2026
- Last seen
- 24 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 33.63587, 42.6936 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,236 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 683 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 357 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,281 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,184 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 853 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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