- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year.
Turkmenistan Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 22.2% on 2022. The Energy & Process Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions dataset of Turkmenistan from 2015 to 2023 provides a detailed overview of the country's energy- and process-related emissions, highlighting annual emission trends, industrial development, energy utilization, and environmental performance throughout the review period.
Turkmenistan Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 143.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+54.5%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 142 Million Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2017) is 80.20 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +22.2% in 2023.
Among the 36 countries in this dataset, Turkmenistan ranks 28 for 2023, behind China (12,604 Million Tonnes) and U.S. (5,130 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 222.2 | +22.2% |
| 2022 | 181.8 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 178.6 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 168.1 | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 150.2 | −1.5% |
| 2018 | 152.5 | +7.4% |
| 2017 Trough | 142 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | 148.7 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 143.8 | — |
Regional context
Energy & Process GHG Emissions by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Turkmenistan is highlighted.
Data definition
Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time.
The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.
Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
Measured in million tonnes, the dataset captures emissions generated from fuel combustion, electricity generation, and industrial processes, making it an important indicator of energy sector activity, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. It serves as a valuable resource for evaluating long-term emission trends, supporting climate policy analysis, and monitoring progress toward sustainable development objectives.
Turkmenistan's energy and process GHG emissions increased from 143.8 million tonnes in 2015 to 148.7 million tonnes in 2016, before easing to 142.0 million tonnes in 2017. Emissions then climbed to 152.5 million tonnes in 2018, followed by a slight decline to 150.2 million tonnes in 2019. Despite global economic disruptions, emissions rose significantly to 168.1 million tonnes in 2020, continued increasing to 178.6 million tonnes in 2021, 181.8 million tonnes in 2022, and reached 222.2 million tonnes in 2023, representing the highest level recorded during the study period.
Overall, the dataset highlights a strong long-term upward trend in Turkmenistan's energy and process GHG emissions, driven by expanding industrial activities, increasing energy production, and higher fossil fuel utilization. The substantial rise after 2020 reflects accelerating economic and energy sector development. These data support emission monitoring, environmental performance assessment, climate policy formulation, industrial planning, future emission forecasting, and strategic decision-making by policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders pursuing balanced economic growth alongside environmental sustainability.
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Definition- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
Turkmenistan Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 22.2% on 2022.
Turkmenistan Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 143.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+54.5%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 142 Million Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 222.2 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 142 Million Tonnes in 2017.
Included: The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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