Methane plume detected in China
On 12 Jul 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 12 Jul 2026 · 03:46 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 4.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.6186, 112.60969
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
1b08a22f-1525-4336-8f23-dfaee931d96f
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_194 · Drainage station
10 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 1b08a22f-1525-4336-8f23-dfaee931d96f, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/1b08a22f-1525-4336-8f23-dfaee931d96f), accessed 5 Oct 2026.