Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_010

Gathering and boosting facilities in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 9 Aug 2024, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
4,241 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,241 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)
  • CNPC Weak (context only)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Gathering and boosting facilities
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
9 Aug 2024
Last seen
9 Aug 2024
Coordinates
38.73056, 64.6199 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
9 Aug 2024Oil & gas 4,241 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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