Methane emitter TKM_S_458
Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 27 Feb 2026, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
6,379 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,614 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
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 27 Feb 2026
- Last seen
- 4 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 38.66038, 54.36683 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,175 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,138 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 6,379 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 6,022 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 2,091 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 27 Feb 2026Oil & gas | 1,760 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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