Methane plume detected in China
On 29 Aug 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,931 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 46.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 29 Aug 2023 · 03:24 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 1.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 36.06471, 112.86272
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
8db443a5-39a5-494d-9aea-071b6decdcee
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_069 · Venting shaft
14 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 8db443a5-39a5-494d-9aea-071b6decdcee, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/8db443a5-39a5-494d-9aea-071b6decdcee), accessed 5 Oct 2026.