Methane emitter TKM_S_057
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 26 Nov 2022, most recently on 11 Sep 2024.
3
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,382 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,712 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 26 Nov 2022
- Last seen
- 11 Sep 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.61318, 61.67641 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 4,382 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Nov 2022Oil & gas | 3,712 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Nov 2022Oil & gas | 2,880 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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