Methane emitter TKM_S_237
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 23 Jan 2023, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
3
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
8,459 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,441 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)
Response so far
- Source type
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 23 Jan 2023
- Last seen
- 18 Mar 2023
- Coordinates
- 39.86594, 61.35598 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2023Oil & gas | 8,459 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 4,441 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 Jan 2023Oil & gas | 1,554 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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