Methane emitter CHN_S_042
Transmission Pipelines in China. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 4 Aug 2023, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
8,346 kg/h
Largest detected rate
5,282 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
- Transmission Pipelines
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 4 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 3 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.36227, 94.15425 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026Oil & gas | 8,346 kg/h | PetroChina Plausible | View |
| 4 Aug 2023Oil & gas | 2,218 kg/h | PetroChina Plausible | View |
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