Methane emitter TKM_S_112
Transmission Compressor Station in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 31 Jan 2023, most recently on 25 Sep 2023.
7
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
4,341 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,332 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)
Response so far
- Source type
- Transmission Compressor Station
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 31 Jan 2023
- Last seen
- 25 Sep 2023
- Coordinates
- 38.4152, 61.65778 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2023Oil & gas | 2,332 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,063 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 6 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 3,653 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 30 May 2023Oil & gas | 2,966 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 18 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 4,341 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 871 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 31 Jan 2023Oil & gas | 951 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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