Methane emitter TKM_S_152
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 15 methane plumes here since 24 May 2021, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
15
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
24,235 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,710 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
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Yes
- First seen
- 24 May 2021
- Last seen
- 4 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 38.49821, 54.20075 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 11,676 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,996 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 30 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 10,447 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 3,096 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 20 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 397 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Feb 2024Oil & gas | 3,710 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 832 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,229 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 28 Jul 2023Oil & gas | 1,210 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 10,896 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 23 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 10,966 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 20 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 3,109 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 8 Jun 2022Oil & gas | 11,987 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 3 Jun 2021Oil & gas | 24,235 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 May 2021Oil & gas | 14,240 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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