Methane emitter TKM_S_346
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 27 Aug 2022, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
14,519 kg/h
Largest detected rate
8,172 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
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- No
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 27 Aug 2022
- Last seen
- 14 Jun 2023
- Coordinates
- 36.50247, 61.67402 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023Oil & gas | 1,825 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 27 Aug 2022Oil & gas | 14,519 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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