Methane emitter TKM_S_403
O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 30 Jul 2025, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
6
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
6,677 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,519 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
- 30 Jul 2025
- Last seen
- 6 Aug 2025
- Coordinates
- 37.9642, 63.45277 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 1,613 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 4,627 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 6,677 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 2 Aug 2025Oil & gas | 5,552 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 30 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 2,323 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 30 Jul 2025Oil & gas | 4,411 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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