Methane plume detected in China
On 27 Oct 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,996 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 47.9 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 27 Oct 2025 · 03:57 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NE · 1.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.61714, 112.61068
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
65732c9b-2026-4bd8-874d-d9188a46cb2b
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_193 · Venting shaft
7 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 65732c9b-2026-4bd8-874d-d9188a46cb2b, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/65732c9b-2026-4bd8-874d-d9188a46cb2b), accessed 5 Oct 2026.