Methane emitter TKM_S_031
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 37 methane plumes here since 28 Mar 2023, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
37
Plumes
10
Plumes, last 12 months
20,009 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,684 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
- Yes
- First seen
- 28 Mar 2023
- Last seen
- 26 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.46255, 53.62424 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,608 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 26 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 5,929 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,648 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 6 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,982 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 6 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 6,401 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 6,298 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,115 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,594 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 30 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 5,008 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 4,475 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 14 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 3,334 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 6,498 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 6,237 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 28 May 2025Oil & gas | 4,468 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 10 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 2,467 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 9 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 2,446 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 9 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 1,635 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 1,927 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Nov 2024Oil & gas | 3,684 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 25 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 2,547 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 25 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 3,163 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 12,289 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 10 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,163 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 8 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,552 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 5 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,779 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 1,782 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 13 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 5,595 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 11 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 2,307 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 699 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 4,307 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 20 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 3,951 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 9 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 4,473 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 4,892 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 5 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 9,858 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 5,978 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 28 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 20,009 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 28 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 11,067 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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