Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter TKM_S_238

Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 23 Feb 2023, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
10,694 kg/h
Largest detected rate
10,694 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)
  • CNPC Weak (context only)

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Transmission Pipelines
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
23 Feb 2023
Last seen
23 Feb 2023
Coordinates
38.59656, 62.74521 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
23 Feb 2023Oil & gas 10,694 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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