Methane emitter TKM_S_246
O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 6 Feb 2023, most recently on 26 Sep 2023.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
9,354 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,382 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
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 6 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 26 Sep 2023
- Coordinates
- 36.49359, 61.68536 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023Oil & gas | 1,293 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 2,958 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,852 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 2,721 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 9,354 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 6 Feb 2023Oil & gas | 2,044 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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