Methane plume detected in China
On 3 Apr 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,431 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 58.3 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Apr 2026 · 03:53 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 10.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 37.87109, 113.42574
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
9363e7eb-58b0-4c07-8802-955fe784974a
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_859 · Venting shaft
5 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 9363e7eb-58b0-4c07-8802-955fe784974a, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/9363e7eb-58b0-4c07-8802-955fe784974a), accessed 5 Oct 2026.