Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 26 Sep 2025, the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 15,000 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 360 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 26 Sep 2025 · 07:31 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NE · 2.3 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.77, 72.51
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
60f1cdc4-2dd9-430a-8a2a-3f57e66e112f
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 60f1cdc4-2dd9-430a-8a2a-3f57e66e112f, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/60f1cdc4-2dd9-430a-8a2a-3f57e66e112f), accessed 5 Oct 2026.