Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_419

Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 10 Sep 2025, most recently on 10 Sep 2025.

7
Plumes
7
Plumes, last 12 months
65,000 kg/h
Largest detected rate
65,000 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?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Transmission Pipelines
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
10 Sep 2025
Last seen
10 Sep 2025
Coordinates
41.17301, 59.0718 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas — Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas 65,000 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas — Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas — Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas — Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas — Turkmengaz Plausible View
10 Sep 2025Oil & gas — Turkmengaz Plausible View

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