Methane emitter CHN_S_025
O&G facility (generic) in China. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 18 May 2023, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
3
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,229 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,899 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
PetroChina Plausible
Parent company: CNPC
Evidence
- PetroChina's Qinghai Oilfield operates the Qaidam basin.
Response so far
- Source type
- O&G facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 18 May 2023
- Last seen
- 26 Mar 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.30093, 94.30705 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 1,899 kg/h | PetroChina Plausible | View |
| 16 Apr 2024Oil & gas | 1,775 kg/h | PetroChina Plausible | View |
| 18 May 2023Oil & gas | 2,229 kg/h | PetroChina Plausible | View |
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