Methane emitter TKM_S_043
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 20 Jan 2024, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,623 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,151 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
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 20 Jan 2024
- Last seen
- 13 Jun 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.55119, 61.56545 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 3,623 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 20 Jan 2024Oil & gas | 2,679 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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