Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 3 Aug 2024, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 3 Aug 2024 · 08:20 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 6.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.74309, 72.63076
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
241fef14-c1d8-4c1b-93a2-5f1cde7d4b00
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_084 · Drainage station
2 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 241fef14-c1d8-4c1b-93a2-5f1cde7d4b00, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/241fef14-c1d8-4c1b-93a2-5f1cde7d4b00), accessed 6 Oct 2026.