Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_314

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 15 Aug 2022, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.

3
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
14,220 kg/h
Largest detected rate
9,786 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?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
15 Aug 2022
Last seen
17 Jun 2025
Coordinates
39.37426, 53.83191 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

17 Jun 2025: 14,220 kg/h8 Aug 2023: 4,738 kg/h15 Aug 2022: 9,786 kg/h 15 Aug 2022 17 Jun 2025 14,220 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
17 Jun 2025Oil & gas 14,220 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
8 Aug 2023Oil & gas 4,738 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View
15 Aug 2022Oil & gas 9,786 kg/h Turkmennebit Plausible View

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