Methane emitter TKM_S_138
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 25 Oct 2023, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
4
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,395 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,209 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
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 25 Oct 2023
- Last seen
- 27 Aug 2024
- Coordinates
- 36.43162, 61.67534 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 466 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2024Oil & gas | 329 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 1 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 2,395 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Oct 2023Oil & gas | 1,952 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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