Methane emitter TKM_S_421
Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 26 Sep 2025, most recently on 30 Nov 2025.
3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
2,162 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,045 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)
Response so far
- Source type
- Gas disposal facility
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 26 Sep 2025
- Last seen
- 30 Nov 2025
- Coordinates
- 36.48492, 61.6493 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 2,162 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Nov 2025Oil & gas | 1,045 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Sep 2025Oil & gas | 758 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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