Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_030

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 10 Oct 2023, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.

3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,400 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,255 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
10 Oct 2023
Last seen
26 Jul 2024
Coordinates
39.67643, 60.19711 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

26 Jul 2024: 968 kg/h26 Jun 2024: 1,255 kg/h10 Oct 2023: 2,400 kg/h 10 Oct 2023 26 Jul 2024 2,400 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
26 Jul 2024Oil & gas 968 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
26 Jun 2024Oil & gas 1,255 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Oct 2023Oil & gas 2,400 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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