Global Briefing: US eyes deal to plug vast Turkmenistan methane leaks

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The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan, also known as the 'Gates of Hell' | Credit: iStock
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The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan, also known as the 'Gates of Hell' | Credit: iStock

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US in talks over deal to plug Turkmenistan methane leaks The US is engaged in talks with Turkmenistan over a proposed deal aimed at plugging the gas-rich central Asian nation's vast methane leaks, according...

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