Methane emitter TKM_S_063
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 27 Aug 2024, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
2,137 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,751 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
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 27 Aug 2024
- Last seen
- 27 Aug 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.43718, 61.69532 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 2,137 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 1,365 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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