Methane emitter TKM_S_059
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 16 Aug 2022, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,469 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,294 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
- No
- First seen
- 16 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 6 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.67631, 60.1961 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,364 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 9 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 1,223 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 9 Nov 2023Oil & gas | 756 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 16 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 2,469 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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