Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter TKM_S_319

Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 22 Apr 2023, most recently on 22 Apr 2023.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,852 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,852 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?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Transmission Pipelines
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
22 Apr 2023
Last seen
22 Apr 2023
Coordinates
37.87472, 63.25694 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
22 Apr 2023Oil & gas 3,852 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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