Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter TKM_S_545

Gas disposal facility in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 17 Aug 2026, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
1,044 kg/h
Largest detected rate
872 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?

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Response so far

Source type
Gas disposal facility
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
17 Aug 2026
Last seen
21 Aug 2026
Coordinates
38.79418, 64.61531 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

21 Aug 2026: 1,044 kg/h17 Aug 2026: 700 kg/h 17 Aug 2026 21 Aug 2026 1,044 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
21 Aug 2026Oil & gas 1,044 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View
17 Aug 2026Oil & gas 700 kg/h Turkmengaz Plausible View

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