Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_416

O&G facility (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 11 Apr 2023, most recently on 15 Apr 2023.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,028 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,254 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
11 Apr 2023
Last seen
15 Apr 2023
Coordinates
36.51679, 61.54912 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

15 Apr 2023: 3,028 kg/h11 Apr 2023: 1,480 kg/h 11 Apr 2023 15 Apr 2023 3,028 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
15 Apr 2023Oil & gas 3,028 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
11 Apr 2023Oil & gas 1,480 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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