Methane emitter TKM_S_277
Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 25 Apr 2023, most recently on 1 Sep 2026.
7
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
3,367 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,153 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
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 25 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 1 Sep 2026
- Coordinates
- 36.20571, 61.59314 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 3,367 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 1 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 2,927 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,073 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,153 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 7 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 451 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 997 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Apr 2023Oil & gas | 1,333 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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