Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 30 Mar 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,005 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 24.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 30 Mar 2026 · 06:12 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 3.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.77021, 72.56888
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
725681f7-23e1-4bb3-aac2-b733a5f81f91
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_110 · Venting shaft
11 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 725681f7-23e1-4bb3-aac2-b733a5f81f91, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/725681f7-23e1-4bb3-aac2-b733a5f81f91), accessed 4 Oct 2026.