Methane plume detected in China
On 11 Mar 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 344 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 8.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 11 Mar 2026 · 03:57 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 3.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.38779, 112.929
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
2c612950-3bc7-46a2-acf7-9f96cd10e30c
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_148 · Venting shaft
14 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 2c612950-3bc7-46a2-acf7-9f96cd10e30c, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/2c612950-3bc7-46a2-acf7-9f96cd10e30c), accessed 4 Oct 2026.