Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_288

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 25 Oct 2023, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,995 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,995 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)

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
25 Oct 2023
Last seen
25 Oct 2023
Coordinates
36.39488, 61.67694 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
25 Oct 2023Oil & gas 3,995 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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