Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter TKM_S_052

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 16 Jun 2024, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
5,445 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,182 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

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
16 Jun 2024
Last seen
4 Apr 2026
Coordinates
38.70635, 54.36332 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

4 Apr 2026: 919 kg/h16 Jun 2024: 5,445 kg/h 16 Jun 2024 4 Apr 2026 5,445 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
4 Apr 2026Oil & gas 919 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
16 Jun 2024Oil & gas 5,445 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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