Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_164

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 29 Sep 2023, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,182 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,276 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
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
29 Sep 2023
Last seen
16 Oct 2023
Coordinates
38.55873, 54.20527 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

16 Oct 2023: 1,371 kg/h29 Sep 2023: 3,182 kg/h 29 Sep 2023 16 Oct 2023 3,182 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
16 Oct 2023Oil & gas 1,371 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
29 Sep 2023Oil & gas 3,182 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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