Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_180

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 21 Sep 2023, most recently on 21 Sep 2023.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
5,767 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,767 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
21 Sep 2023
Last seen
21 Sep 2023
Coordinates
37.76513, 53.92386 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
21 Sep 2023Oil & gas 5,767 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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