Methane emitter TKM_S_134
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 27 Aug 2022, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,055 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,168 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 27 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 8 Oct 2025
- Coordinates
- 36.52813, 61.66209 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 1,280 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 3,055 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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