Methane emitter TKM_S_116
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 19 Feb 2023, most recently on 11 Feb 2024.
8
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,839 kg/h
Largest detected rate
868 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)
- CNPC Weak (context only)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 19 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 11 Feb 2024
- Coordinates
- 37.95862, 63.50744 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 1,167 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 1,238 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Jul 2023Oil & gas | 826 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,839 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 758 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 18 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 910 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 821 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 19 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 445 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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