Methane plume detected in China
On 19 Mar 2023, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about — from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
- Detected
- 19 Mar 2023 · 03:14 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Coordinates
- 36.23247, 112.94554
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
ca727855-acc0-4af0-86e6-5eb9b0bee8bc
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_088 · Venting shaft
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume ca727855-acc0-4af0-86e6-5eb9b0bee8bc, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/ca727855-acc0-4af0-86e6-5eb9b0bee8bc), accessed 5 Oct 2026.