Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 16 Jun 2023, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 680 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 16.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 16 Jun 2023 · 07:09 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 1.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.7865, 72.61496
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
8474a6ca-4c92-405d-9bb8-de2bf2e88e26
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_038 · Venting shaft
2 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 8474a6ca-4c92-405d-9bb8-de2bf2e88e26, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/8474a6ca-4c92-405d-9bb8-de2bf2e88e26), accessed 5 Oct 2026.