Methane plume detected in Turkmenistan
On 27 Sep 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 3,969 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 95.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 27 Sep 2023 · 06:38 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 3.6 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.47124, 61.75909
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
645e4bef-aa4a-42ec-adff-17aab2746daf
Likely operator
Turkmengaz Plausible
State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.
Emitting site
TKM_S_142 · Gas disposal facility
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 645e4bef-aa4a-42ec-adff-17aab2746daf, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/645e4bef-aa4a-42ec-adff-17aab2746daf), accessed 5 Oct 2026.