Methane emitter CHN_S_120
Coal mine facility (generic) in China. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 5 Dec 2022, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
7
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
4,668 kg/h
Largest detected rate
716 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Coal mine facility (generic)
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 5 Dec 2022
- Last seen
- 8 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 36.46398, 113.11428 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026Coal | 1,113 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 May 2026Coal | 4,345 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Apr 2026Coal | 4,668 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Jul 2025Coal | 690 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jun 2025Coal | 716 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Dec 2024Coal | 429 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Dec 2022Coal | 656 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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