Methane plume detected in China
On 3 Aug 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 723 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 17.4 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Aug 2025 · 03:53 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 1.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.38949, 112.92826
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
8906179c-f9c0-4051-b820-134cd16c3493
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_568 · Drainage station
6 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 8906179c-f9c0-4051-b820-134cd16c3493, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/8906179c-f9c0-4051-b820-134cd16c3493), accessed 6 Oct 2026.