Methane plume detected in China
On 20 Jun 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 20 Jun 2024 · 03:50 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NW · 2.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 37.66452, 112.19963
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
4c14d6d5-4aee-46c1-9138-8944b610df62
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_899 · Coal mine facility (generic)
5 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 4c14d6d5-4aee-46c1-9138-8944b610df62, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/4c14d6d5-4aee-46c1-9138-8944b610df62), accessed 5 Oct 2026.