Methane emitter TKM_S_125
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 16 Oct 2022, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
4
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
43,470 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,966 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 16 Oct 2022
- Last seen
- 1 Oct 2025
- Coordinates
- 38.56632, 62.7856 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 43,470 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 1 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 9,369 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 30 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 562 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 16 Oct 2022Oil & gas | 219 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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