Methane plume detected in China
On 8 Jan 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 8 Jan 2026 · 03:05 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 1.9 m/s
- Coordinates
- 32.74962, 116.51775
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
1fbafdfd-d887-412c-b60d-2b3f933cd2c2
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_575 · Drainage station
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 1fbafdfd-d887-412c-b60d-2b3f933cd2c2, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/1fbafdfd-d887-412c-b60d-2b3f933cd2c2), accessed 5 Oct 2026.