Methane emitter TKM_S_442
O&G source (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 11 Oct 2025, most recently on 18 May 2026.
8
Plumes
8
Plumes, last 12 months
9,080 kg/h
Largest detected rate
4,396 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Turkmennebit Plausible
Evidence
- State concern Türkmennebit operates the Balkan-province oil fields (Goturdepe, Barsa-gelmez, Nebitdag, Körpeje, Gamyşlyja, Çeleken).
Other candidates
- Turkmengaz Plausible
Response so far
- Source type
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 11 Oct 2025
- Last seen
- 18 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.46805, 53.64417 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026Oil & gas | 4,510 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 18 May 2026Oil & gas | 4,282 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 16 May 2026Oil & gas | 5,722 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 15 May 2026Oil & gas | 9,080 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 15 May 2026Oil & gas | 2,974 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 11 May 2026Oil & gas | 5,950 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 1,561 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 11 Oct 2025Oil & gas | 1,094 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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