Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter TKM_S_523

Pipeline in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 27 May 2026, most recently on 27 May 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
860 kg/h
Largest detected rate
860 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)
  • CNPC Weak (context only)

What do confidence levels mean?

Write to the operator

Response so far

Source type
Pipeline
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
27 May 2026
Last seen
27 May 2026
Coordinates
37.93728, 63.48226 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
27 May 2026Oil & gas 860 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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