Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 19 Apr 2026, the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 10,000 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 240 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 19 Apr 2026 · 08:32 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 1.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.81, 72.66
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
8f878c12-fdd9-4561-b072-8da62731e6e3
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 8f878c12-fdd9-4561-b072-8da62731e6e3, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/8f878c12-fdd9-4561-b072-8da62731e6e3), accessed 5 Oct 2026.