Methane emitter TKM_S_060
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 16 Nov 2022, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
6
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,235 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,012 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
- 16 Nov 2022
- Last seen
- 27 Aug 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.4729, 61.45839 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 1,310 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 31 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 4,029 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 28 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 1,505 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,330 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 24 Jul 2023Oil & gas | 3,694 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 16 Nov 2022Oil & gas | 4,235 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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