Methane plume detected in Kazakhstan
On 15 May 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 616 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 14.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 15 May 2026 · 06:54 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 5.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.74543, 72.53136
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
cf4c6cc8-276d-4a94-a060-083dc69f54b1
Likely operator
Qarmet Plausible
Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.
Emitting site
KAZ_S_043 · Venting shaft
13 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume cf4c6cc8-276d-4a94-a060-083dc69f54b1, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/cf4c6cc8-276d-4a94-a060-083dc69f54b1), accessed 4 Oct 2026.