Methane emitter TKM_S_069
Gathering and boosting facilities in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 2 Oct 2023, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
3
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
49,414 kg/h
Largest detected rate
28,007 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
- Gathering and boosting facilities
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 2 Oct 2023
- Last seen
- 3 Oct 2024
- Coordinates
- 38.57007, 62.78837 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 28,007 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 21 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 4,676 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 2 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 49,414 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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