Methane emitter TKM_S_118
O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 19 Feb 2023, most recently on 22 Jun 2025.
4
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,028 kg/h
Largest detected rate
609 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
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 19 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 22 Jun 2025
- Coordinates
- 37.97572, 63.53096 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 771 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 447 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 1,028 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 19 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 335 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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