Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter TKM_S_537

O&G source (generic) in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 12 Aug 2026, most recently on 16 Aug 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
2,756 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,241 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
O&G source (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
12 Aug 2026
Last seen
16 Aug 2026
Coordinates
37.43835, 61.03758 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

16 Aug 2026: 1,726 kg/h12 Aug 2026: 2,756 kg/h 12 Aug 2026 16 Aug 2026 2,756 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
16 Aug 2026Oil & gas 1,726 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
12 Aug 2026Oil & gas 2,756 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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