Methane emitter TKM_S_501
O&G source (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 31 methane plumes here since 15 May 2026, most recently on 23 Aug 2026.
31
Plumes
31
Plumes, last 12 months
12,119 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,740 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
- 15 May 2026
- Last seen
- 23 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.10995, 54.53256 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,147 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 13 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,454 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,231 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 6 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,163 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,312 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,677 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 5,005 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 4,262 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 27 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 12,119 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 22 Jul 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 19 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,265 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 14 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 2,353 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,598 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 11 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,833 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 4,488 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 3 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,660 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 27 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 3,898 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 521 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 2,890 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 14 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 4,018 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 6,480 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 9 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,905 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,818 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 1,347 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 2 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 2,386 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 3,136 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 28 May 2026Oil & gas | 2,589 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 25 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,070 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 24 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,823 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 18 May 2026Oil & gas | 3,411 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 15 May 2026Oil & gas | 831 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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