Methane plume detected in Turkmenistan
On 5 May 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 478 kg/h from an oil & gas site.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 11.5 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 5 May 2026 · 06:35 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Oil & gas
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NW · 2.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 38.564, 62.78498
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
a97bd581-cbfb-44b7-83c5-0ea78728fc34
Likely operator
Turkmengaz Plausible
State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.
Emitting site
TKM_S_126 · Gas disposal facility
13 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume a97bd581-cbfb-44b7-83c5-0ea78728fc34, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/a97bd581-cbfb-44b7-83c5-0ea78728fc34), accessed 5 Oct 2026.