Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 3 Aug 2023, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 399 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 9.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Aug 2023 · 09:21 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 1.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.75218, 72.51881
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
96352e47-1a4b-49cf-8368-bbbf9806efbb
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 96352e47-1a4b-49cf-8368-bbbf9806efbb, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/96352e47-1a4b-49cf-8368-bbbf9806efbb), accessed 6 Oct 2026.