Methane emitter TKM_S_217
O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 19 May 2023, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
8
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
6,373 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,967 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
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 19 May 2023
- Last seen
- 19 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 38.65115, 54.27909 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,118 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,570 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,400 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 2,385 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 9 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 4,440 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 15 May 2026Oil & gas | 3,549 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 5,479 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 19 May 2023Oil & gas | 6,373 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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