Methane plume detected in China
On 3 Apr 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,253 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 30.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 3 Apr 2026 · 03:53 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 11.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 37.94062, 113.42184
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
e3a09195-9578-4fc9-b5ca-7f09bacbfddd
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_448 · Drainage station
4 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume e3a09195-9578-4fc9-b5ca-7f09bacbfddd, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/e3a09195-9578-4fc9-b5ca-7f09bacbfddd), accessed 5 Oct 2026.