Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_082

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 17 Aug 2023, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
16,093 kg/h
Largest detected rate
11,130 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
17 Aug 2023
Last seen
4 Dec 2024
Coordinates
38.85541, 54.23879 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

4 Dec 2024: 16,093 kg/h17 Aug 2023: 6,167 kg/h 17 Aug 2023 4 Dec 2024 16,093 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
4 Dec 2024Oil & gas 16,093 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
17 Aug 2023Oil & gas 6,167 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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