Methane emitter TKM_S_130
O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 16 Nov 2022, most recently on 31 Dec 2023.
7
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,995 kg/h
Largest detected rate
842 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
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 16 Nov 2022
- Last seen
- 31 Dec 2023
- Coordinates
- 36.47103, 61.73465 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2023Oil & gas | 1,995 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Sep 2023Oil & gas | 799 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 9 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 1,995 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 19 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 800 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 842 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 18 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 800 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 16 Nov 2022Oil & gas | 1,179 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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