Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_253

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 17 Apr 2023, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.

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

Turkmennebit Plausible

Evidence

  • State concern Türkmennebit operates the Balkan-province oil fields (Goturdepe, Barsa-gelmez, Nebitdag, Körpeje, Gamyşlyja, Çeleken).

Other candidates

  • Turkmengaz Plausible

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
17 Apr 2023
Last seen
17 Apr 2023
Coordinates
39.45672, 53.79258 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
17 Apr 2023Oil & gas 438 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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