Methane emitter CHN_S_162
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 11 methane plumes here since 22 Dec 2021, most recently on 16 Aug 2026.
11
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
8,062 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,464 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
- Venting shaft
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 22 Dec 2021
- Last seen
- 16 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.65319, 112.51577 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026Coal | 1,435 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Apr 2026Coal | 1,844 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2026Coal | 6,040 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Jul 2025Coal | 5,255 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Oct 2024Coal | 7,508 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Oct 2024Coal | 8,062 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 May 2024Coal | 1,220 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 5 Apr 2024Coal | 2,464 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Feb 2024Coal | 7,089 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Feb 2023Coal | 2,198 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Dec 2021Coal | 1,324 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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