Iraq Flaring Watch major update 🔥
Click any 🟣 bubble to see 2024 gas flare volumes, estimated economic losses, and potential residential power impact.
New domain, full UX overhaul, and deep-link support to share your exact view.
https://t.co/drr2Zph9f2
Data via @WBG_Energy
Big update to Iraq Flaring Watch! 🇮🇶🔥
I've refined the dataset—filtering out noise to pinpoint actual flares—and integrated live population analysis from @WorldPopProject. Now, you can instantly see how many people live within 5km of any flare on web/mobile. Check video.
@agailani90 Thank you Dr for the wonderful analysis. I had the estimate of 4,500 kWh/ household per year in the methodology and will update that to 5,000 kWh/ household per year according to your expert advice.
The largest CO2 emission plume detected in Iraq by satellite 🛰️
1,815,622 kg/hr — detected over the Rumaila oil field on
25 December 2025 by @CarbonMapper.
Click the cyan dot to see the satellite detection image 👇
https://t.co/mjtzeL06Kg
@agailani90 I think current demand is being met by both state and private generators so yes. This is the best estimate I have seen for generator supply:
According to COSIT latest survey, there are 48,533 back up electricity generators. IFC estimates over 10+ TwH per year is generated using back up power in Iraq.
Source COSIT:
https://t.co/mrn3oNfd1a
Source IFC:
https://t.co/pPERm20ues
Big update to Iraq Flaring Watch! 🇮🇶🔥
I've refined the dataset—filtering out noise to pinpoint actual flares—and integrated live population analysis from @WorldPopProject. Now, you can instantly see how many people live within 5km of any flare on web/mobile. Check video.
Introducing Iraq Flaring Watch 🔥🛰️
Iraq has 250+ gas flaring sites visible from space. I built a tool using @openstreetmap data to track and explore them all up close. Check it out: https://t.co/FN2kuHEXVE
@wammezz@WorldPopProject@SkyTruth Took a look. Their methodology is not as solid as Tanager based Carbon Mapper. Currently playing with this toggle layer.
It’s on the website but still testing. Let me know what you think.
@ScharoBajalan@WorldPopProject I added how much gas is being burnt and what’s its value and what could it do if it was captured to generate electricity.
https://t.co/lAdbYs3ugU
@ScharoBajalan@WorldPopProject There are licensing restrictions as far as I am aware for flaring emissions data.
Weather is interesting but not sure what it would achieve? I added Night Light Background as it could be a validation source.