Methane plume detected in China
On 3 Apr 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 3 Apr 2026 · 03:53 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 11.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 37.98942, 113.43978
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
208d57ee-b26a-4c1f-badd-ce87195e0d55
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_691 · Venting shaft
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 208d57ee-b26a-4c1f-badd-ce87195e0d55, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/208d57ee-b26a-4c1f-badd-ce87195e0d55), accessed 6 Oct 2026.