Methane plume detected in China
On 19 Mar 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 5,438 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 131 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 19 Mar 2023 · 03:14 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the N · 3.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.6186, 112.60969
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
25f57b02-d7e0-4fdd-aeba-50c593d932dc
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_194 · Drainage station
3 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 25f57b02-d7e0-4fdd-aeba-50c593d932dc, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/25f57b02-d7e0-4fdd-aeba-50c593d932dc), accessed 5 Oct 2026.