Methane plume detected in Turkmenistan
On 27 May 2024, the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 172,170 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 4,132 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 27 May 2024 · 00:00 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Coordinates
- 38.6255, 62.7347
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
81a283af-29c8-4e99-9334-920401085f01
Likely operator
Turkmengaz Plausible
State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 81a283af-29c8-4e99-9334-920401085f01, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/81a283af-29c8-4e99-9334-920401085f01), accessed 5 Oct 2026.