Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_106

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 19 Dec 2022, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,308 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,649 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
19 Dec 2022
Last seen
26 Feb 2025
Coordinates
39.68175, 60.20636 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

26 Feb 2025: 2,308 kg/h19 Dec 2022: 990 kg/h 19 Dec 2022 26 Feb 2025 2,308 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
26 Feb 2025Oil & gas 2,308 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
19 Dec 2022Oil & gas 990 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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