Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter TKM_S_536

Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 12 Aug 2026, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,513 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,513 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)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Transmission Pipelines
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
12 Aug 2026
Last seen
12 Aug 2026
Coordinates
37.46535, 61.02537 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
12 Aug 2026Oil & gas 3,513 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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