Methane emitter TKM_S_515
O&G source (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 28 May 2026, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
5
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
3,748 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,740 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
- O&G source (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 28 May 2026
- Last seen
- 8 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 40.01092, 61.03327 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 3,480 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 6 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 2,000 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Jun 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 19 Jun 2026Oil & gas | 3,748 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 28 May 2026Oil & gas | 1,501 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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