Methane emitter TKM_S_555
Transmission Pipelines in Turkmenistan. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 21 Sep 2026, most recently on 29 Sep 2026.
8
Plumes
8
Plumes, last 12 months
4,456 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,010 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)
Response so far
- Source type
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 21 Sep 2026
- Last seen
- 29 Sep 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.43373, 61.0307 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 2,730 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 29 Sep 2026Oil & gas | — | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 3,686 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 26 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 3,010 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 4,456 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 25 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 3,606 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 23 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 1,505 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
| 21 Sep 2026Oil & gas | 1,946 kg/h | Turkmengaz Plausible | View |
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