Methane plume detected in China
On 30 Mar 2023, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,618 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 38.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 30 Mar 2023 · 03:36 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NW · 1.9 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.89412, 112.7909
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
ba4c162a-32df-46f0-ba87-c79e1cd9ccc5
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_172 · Venting shaft
13 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume ba4c162a-32df-46f0-ba87-c79e1cd9ccc5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/ba4c162a-32df-46f0-ba87-c79e1cd9ccc5), accessed 4 Oct 2026.