Methane plume detected in China
On 17 Aug 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 17 Aug 2026 · 04:05 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 2.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- 37.72255, 113.61823
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
87fd93ac-417b-4f31-b366-940e86f5da3e
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_074 · Drainage station
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 87fd93ac-417b-4f31-b366-940e86f5da3e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/87fd93ac-417b-4f31-b366-940e86f5da3e), accessed 5 Oct 2026.