Methane emitter TKM_S_051
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 21 Apr 2024, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
4
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
4,898 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,173 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
- 21 Apr 2024
- Last seen
- 8 Jun 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.57514, 61.45241 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 3,227 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 24 May 2024Oil & gas | 4,898 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 2,065 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 21 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 3,119 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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