Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter TKM_S_072

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 20 Jun 2023, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,880 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,337 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Turkmennebit Plausible

Evidence

  • State concern Türkmennebit operates the Balkan-province oil fields (Goturdepe, Barsa-gelmez, Nebitdag, Körpeje, Gamyşlyja, Çeleken).

Other candidates

  • Turkmengaz Plausible

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
20 Jun 2023
Last seen
5 Oct 2024
Coordinates
39.4628, 53.62694 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

5 Oct 2024: 4,880 kg/h20 Jun 2023: 3,794 kg/h 20 Jun 2023 5 Oct 2024 4,880 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Oct 2024Oil & gas 4,880 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
20 Jun 2023Oil & gas 3,794 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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