Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 15 Aug 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,642 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 39.4 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 15 Aug 2026 · 05:33 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 5.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.79661, 72.58784
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
97434a5c-1551-494f-8fb6-7c1e4fa7032d
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_082 · Venting shaft
12 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 97434a5c-1551-494f-8fb6-7c1e4fa7032d, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/97434a5c-1551-494f-8fb6-7c1e4fa7032d), accessed 4 Oct 2026.