Methane emitter TKM_S_488
Pipeline valve in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 12 May 2026, most recently on 12 May 2026.
6
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
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Largest detected rate
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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
- Pipeline valve
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 12 May 2026
- Last seen
- 12 May 2026
- Coordinates
- 40.95547, 60.55293 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 12 May 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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