Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_147

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 24 Aug 2023, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.

3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
6,502 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,103 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Turkmennebit Plausible

Evidence

  • State concern Türkmennebit operates the Balkan-province oil fields (Goturdepe, Barsa-gelmez, Nebitdag, Körpeje, Gamyşlyja, Çeleken).

Other candidates

  • Turkmengaz Plausible

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
24 Aug 2023
Last seen
5 Aug 2025
Coordinates
39.33404, 54.1345 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

5 Aug 2025: 6,502 kg/h1 Aug 2025: 3,103 kg/h24 Aug 2023: 1,425 kg/h 24 Aug 2023 5 Aug 2025 6,502 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Aug 2025Oil & gas 6,502 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
1 Aug 2025Oil & gas 3,103 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
24 Aug 2023Oil & gas 1,425 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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