Methane plume detected in China
On 6 Apr 2025, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,530 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 60.7 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 6 Apr 2025 · 03:28 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 3.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.68713, 112.66951
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
5a27e80c-ab5d-4d93-a24a-55efac639b5a
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_180 · Venting shaft
5 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 5a27e80c-ab5d-4d93-a24a-55efac639b5a, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/5a27e80c-ab5d-4d93-a24a-55efac639b5a), accessed 5 Oct 2026.