Methane emitter TKM_S_196
Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 17 Apr 2023, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,513 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,193 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
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 17 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 1 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.4904, 53.69817 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 832 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2025Oil & gas | 1,513 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 5 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,068 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 1,318 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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