Methane emitter TKM_S_517
Pipeline in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 9 methane plumes here since 4 Jul 2026, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
9
Plumes
9
Plumes, last 12 months
4,129 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,528 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
- Pipeline
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 4 Jul 2026
- Last seen
- 6 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 39.4581, 53.78231 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,357 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 6 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 931 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 2,892 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 904 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 4,129 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 3 Aug 2026Oil & gas | 1,681 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 15 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,528 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 10 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 2,251 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
| 4 Jul 2026Oil & gas | 1,445 kg/h | Turkmennebit Plausible | View |
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