Methane plume detected in Turkmenistan
On 24 Apr 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 235 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 5.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 24 Apr 2026 · 07:51 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 37.90844, 53.9186
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
776429e6-9e37-4255-968b-272ef37c9b5e
Likely operator
Turkmennebit Plausible
State concern Türkmennebit operates the Balkan-province oil fields (Goturdepe, Barsa-gelmez, Nebitdag, Körpeje, Gamyşlyja, Çeleken).
Emitting site
TKM_S_481 · Pit
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 776429e6-9e37-4255-968b-272ef37c9b5e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/776429e6-9e37-4255-968b-272ef37c9b5e), accessed 6 Oct 2026.