Methane emitter TKM_S_126
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 19 Feb 2023, most recently on 14 May 2025.
4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,389 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,812 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
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 19 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 14 May 2025
- Coordinates
- 38.564, 62.78498 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025Oil & gas | 4,168 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 4,389 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 2,458 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 19 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 3,456 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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