Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_285

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 3 Oct 2023, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,318 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,118 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?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
3 Oct 2023
Last seen
2 Oct 2025
Coordinates
38.84411, 62.83924 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

2 Oct 2025: 1,917 kg/h3 Oct 2023: 2,318 kg/h 3 Oct 2023 2 Oct 2025 2,318 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
2 Oct 2025Oil & gas 1,917 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
3 Oct 2023Oil & gas 2,318 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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