Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_233

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 20 Aug 2022, most recently on 22 Oct 2023.

5
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,888 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,292 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

Turkmengaz Plausible

Evidence

  • State concern Türkmengaz operates the main gas fields (Dowletabat, Galkynyş, Shatlyk) and the transmission system.

Other candidates

  • Turkmennebit Weak (context only)

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
20 Aug 2022
Last seen
22 Oct 2023
Coordinates
40.01112, 60.93486 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

22 Oct 2023: 1,168 kg/h26 Apr 2023: 900 kg/h22 Apr 2023: 1,292 kg/h23 Feb 2023: 1,820 kg/h20 Aug 2022: 1,888 kg/h 20 Aug 2022 22 Oct 2023 1,888 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
22 Oct 2023Oil & gas 1,168 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
26 Apr 2023Oil & gas 900 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
22 Apr 2023Oil & gas 1,292 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
23 Feb 2023Oil & gas 1,820 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
20 Aug 2022Oil & gas 1,888 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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