Methane emitter TKM_S_489
Flare in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 23 May 2026, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
1,840 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,477 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
- Flare
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 23 May 2026
- Last seen
- 17 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 36.51492, 61.60023 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,840 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 17 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,238 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,477 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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