Methane emitter TKM_S_023
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 13 methane plumes here since 10 Nov 2023, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
13
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
6,857 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,805 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Turkmennebit Plausible
Evidence
- State concern Türkmennebit operates the Balkan-province oil fields (Goturdepe, Barsa-gelmez, Nebitdag, Körpeje, Gamyşlyja, Çeleken).
Other candidates
- Turkmengaz Plausible
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 10 Nov 2023
- Last seen
- 6 Aug 2024
- Coordinates
- 38.36052, 54.0308 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 2,481 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 7 Mar 2024Oil & gas | 2,035 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 13 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 3,406 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 1,318 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 8 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 3,679 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 4,362 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 9 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 2,805 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 26 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 2,488 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 5 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,942 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,676 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 5,717 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 30 Nov 2023Oil & gas | 5,893 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 10 Nov 2023Oil & gas | 6,857 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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