Methane emitter TKM_S_247
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 29 Apr 2023, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
6,035 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,178 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
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 29 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 23 Aug 2023
- Coordinates
- 36.42783, 61.47795 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,366 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 2,392 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 2,722 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 13 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 3,719 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 3,634 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 6,035 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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