Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter TKM_S_440

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 5 Oct 2025, most recently on 5 Oct 2025.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
510 kg/h
Largest detected rate
510 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
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
5 Oct 2025
Last seen
5 Oct 2025
Coordinates
39.55594, 57.77019 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
5 Oct 2025Oil & gas 510 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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