Methane plume detected in China
On 8 Feb 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 663 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 15.9 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 8 Feb 2026 · 03:53 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 1.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.52798, 112.15661
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
128bbc9b-d546-443e-9045-de87b276a4d6
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_872 · Venting shaft
5 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 128bbc9b-d546-443e-9045-de87b276a4d6, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/128bbc9b-d546-443e-9045-de87b276a4d6), accessed 6 Oct 2026.