Methane Leaks
Coal · Not seen recently

Methane emitter CHN_S_211

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 29 Aug 2023, most recently on 30 Nov 2025.

6
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
4,016 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,579 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Drainage station
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
29 Aug 2023
Last seen
30 Nov 2025
Coordinates
38.00874, 113.40821 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

30 Nov 2025: 3,583 kg/h25 Sep 2025: 4,016 kg/h11 Jun 2025: 1,753 kg/h3 Apr 2025: 2,895 kg/h3 Feb 2024: 1,082 kg/h29 Aug 2023: 2,263 kg/h 29 Aug 2023 30 Nov 2025 4,016 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
30 Nov 2025Coal 3,583 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Sep 2025Coal 4,016 kg/h Not yet attributed View
11 Jun 2025Coal 1,753 kg/h Not yet attributed View
3 Apr 2025Coal 2,895 kg/h Not yet attributed View
3 Feb 2024Coal 1,082 kg/h Not yet attributed View
29 Aug 2023Coal 2,263 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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