Methane emitter TKM_S_007
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 14 Jun 2023, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
5
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,976 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,388 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Turkmengaz Plausible
Evidence
- State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.
Other candidates
- Turkmennebit Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 14 Jun 2023
- Last seen
- 25 Jun 2024
- Coordinates
- 40.80057, 61.29255 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 1,388 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 668 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 652 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 1,976 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,817 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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