Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 16 Aug 2024, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,399 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 33.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 16 Aug 2024 · 05:57 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NE · 6.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.81712, 73.01546
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
698ef19b-ebf7-4e71-8733-03da2b315061
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_033 · Venting shaft
10 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 698ef19b-ebf7-4e71-8733-03da2b315061, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/698ef19b-ebf7-4e71-8733-03da2b315061), accessed 6 Oct 2026.