Methane emitter TKM_S_503
Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 10 Jun 2026, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
7
Plumes, last 12 months
14,968 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,540 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
- 10 Jun 2026
- Last seen
- 29 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.35829, 53.76317 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 4,195 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 1 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 3,238 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 18 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 650 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,499 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 17 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 6,967 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 12 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,540 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 10 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 14,968 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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