Methane plume detected in China
On 22 Dec 2021, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,324 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 31.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 22 Dec 2021 · 03:18 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 1.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.65319, 112.51577
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
41a77613-e20a-4f05-96b9-4752299aadf7
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_162 · Venting shaft
11 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 41a77613-e20a-4f05-96b9-4752299aadf7, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/41a77613-e20a-4f05-96b9-4752299aadf7), accessed 5 Oct 2026.