Methane plume detected in Turkmenistan
On 26 May 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 0 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 26 May 2026 · 09:35 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 6.9 m/s
- Coordinates
- 40.21444, 62.3625
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
87b6a0e3-86fb-4006-ade0-e28d2a89a6a5
Likely operator
Turkmengaz Plausible
State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.
Emitting site
TKM_S_341 · Pit
20 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 87b6a0e3-86fb-4006-ade0-e28d2a89a6a5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/87b6a0e3-86fb-4006-ade0-e28d2a89a6a5), accessed 6 Oct 2026.