Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 3 Aug 2023, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 591 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 14.2 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Aug 2023 · 09:21 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 1.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.76095, 72.6264
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
6b7bd537-6f08-4b76-b3d1-b0da230f78c7
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_037 · Venting shaft
14 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 6b7bd537-6f08-4b76-b3d1-b0da230f78c7, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/6b7bd537-6f08-4b76-b3d1-b0da230f78c7), accessed 5 Oct 2026.