Methane emitter TKM_S_361
O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 23 Apr 2024, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
5
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
645 kg/h
Largest detected rate
585 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)
Response so far
- Source type
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 23 Apr 2024
- Last seen
- 21 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 38.78075, 64.63466 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 603 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 17 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 645 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 22 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 585 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 14 Apr 2025Oil & gas | 383 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 328 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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