Methane plume detected in China
On 20 Mar 2026, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,215 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 29.2 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 20 Mar 2026 · 03:28 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 0.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.41495, 112.9372
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
840953e6-92f8-4aae-a020-e1e2e502bcc0
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_072 · Venting shaft
31 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 840953e6-92f8-4aae-a020-e1e2e502bcc0, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/840953e6-92f8-4aae-a020-e1e2e502bcc0), accessed 5 Oct 2026.