Methane plume detected in China
On 12 Feb 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 448 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 10.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 12 Feb 2026 · 03:57 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 1.8 m/s
- Coordinates
- 35.6966, 110.49106
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
df60a3b6-4cdf-4ac1-8239-3a1ea60191f5
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_1071 · Drainage station
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume df60a3b6-4cdf-4ac1-8239-3a1ea60191f5, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/df60a3b6-4cdf-4ac1-8239-3a1ea60191f5), accessed 6 Oct 2026.