Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_056

Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 10 Aug 2023, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
7,296 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,389 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
10 Aug 2023
Last seen
22 Aug 2024
Coordinates
38.40754, 61.6641 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

22 Aug 2024: 3,482 kg/h10 Aug 2023: 7,296 kg/h 10 Aug 2023 22 Aug 2024 7,296 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
22 Aug 2024Oil & gas 3,482 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Aug 2023Oil & gas 7,296 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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