Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Not seen recently

Methane emitter CHN_S_028

O&G facility (generic) in China. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 24 Feb 2023, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,791 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,791 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.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G facility (generic)
UNEP notified
No
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
24 Feb 2023
Last seen
24 Feb 2023
Coordinates
37.29922, 94.3051 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
24 Feb 2023Oil & gas 2,791 kg/h PetroChina Plausible View

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