Methane emitter CHN_S_179
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 19 Mar 2023, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
8
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
7,640 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,629 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
- 19 Mar 2023
- Last seen
- 27 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.71244, 112.64121 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2026Coal | 1,637 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Apr 2026Coal | 1,321 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Apr 2026Coal | 7,640 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2026Coal | 1,505 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Oct 2025Coal | 1,621 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Oct 2024Coal | 2,822 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Feb 2024Coal | 1,602 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 19 Mar 2023Coal | 2,657 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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