Methane emitter TKM_S_078
Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 17 Apr 2023, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
7
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,579 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,843 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
Response so far
- Source type
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 17 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 1 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.47918, 53.73345 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 4,554 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 22 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 1,843 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 5 Oct 2024Oil & gas | 1,768 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 4,579 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 8 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,014 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 20 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 652 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 733 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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