Methane plume detected in Turkmenistan
On 30 May 2023, the Sentinel-2 - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,711 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 65.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 30 May 2023 · 06:36 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-2 - ESA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 3.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.55028, 61.56421
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
05b5d838-8e25-4043-af7a-f05cabeb20d5
Likely operator
Turkmengaz Plausible
State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.
Emitting site
TKM_S_131 · Gas disposal facility
26 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 05b5d838-8e25-4043-af7a-f05cabeb20d5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/05b5d838-8e25-4043-af7a-f05cabeb20d5), accessed 5 Oct 2026.