Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_202

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 28 Jun 2021, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.

7
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
10,448 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,727 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?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
28 Jun 2021
Last seen
5 Dec 2023
Coordinates
39.46434, 53.78862 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

5 Dec 2023: 7,833 kg/h3 Dec 2023: 2,727 kg/h16 Oct 2023: 4,606 kg/h9 Oct 2023: 10,448 kg/h24 Aug 2023: 624 kg/h17 Apr 2023: 395 kg/h28 Jun 2021: 1,981 kg/h 28 Jun 2021 5 Dec 2023 10,448 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Dec 2023Oil & gas 7,833 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
3 Dec 2023Oil & gas 2,727 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
16 Oct 2023Oil & gas 4,606 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
9 Oct 2023Oil & gas 10,448 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
24 Aug 2023Oil & gas 624 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
17 Apr 2023Oil & gas 395 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
28 Jun 2021Oil & gas 1,981 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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