Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_366

Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 10 May 2025, most recently on 14 May 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
7,582 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,556 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
10 May 2025
Last seen
14 May 2025
Coordinates
38.65393, 62.88305 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

14 May 2025: 7,582 kg/h10 May 2025: 1,530 kg/h 10 May 2025 14 May 2025 7,582 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
14 May 2025Oil & gas 7,582 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 May 2025Oil & gas 1,530 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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