Methane emitter TKM_S_042
Pit in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 27 Aug 2022, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
26,667 kg/h
Largest detected rate
10,957 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
- Pit
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 27 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 26 Jul 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.47915, 61.63508 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 15,881 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 455 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 6,033 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 26,667 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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