Methane emitter TKM_S_062
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 27 Jan 2023, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
16,350 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,948 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)
- CNPC Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 27 Jan 2023
- Last seen
- 7 Oct 2024
- Coordinates
- 38.67999, 63.1087 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 527 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 13 Sep 2024Oil & gas | 2,677 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 5,218 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,229 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 6 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 16,350 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Jan 2023Oil & gas | 12,113 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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