Methane emitter TKM_S_053
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 18 methane plumes here since 15 Jun 2024, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
18
Plumes
9
Plumes, last 12 months
5,866 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,866 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
- Yes
- First seen
- 15 Jun 2024
- Last seen
- 18 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 40.09926, 61.95724 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 3,830 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,691 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 11 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 688 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 1 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,772 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 May 2026Oil & gas | 2,049 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 13 May 2026Oil & gas | 4,224 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | 5,029 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | 5,005 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 11 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 4,650 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 3 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 3,903 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 19 May 2025Oil & gas | 4,119 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 18 May 2025Oil & gas | 5,807 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 9 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 2,465 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 5,121 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 3,360 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 2,256 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 16 Jul 2024Oil & gas | 3,650 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 15 Jun 2024Oil & gas | 5,866 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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