Methane Leaks
Coal · Undetermined

Methane emitter CHN_S_217

Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 24 Feb 2023, most recently on 12 Jul 2026.

4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,252 kg/h
Largest detected rate
740 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Venting shaft
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
24 Feb 2023
Last seen
12 Jul 2026
Coordinates
35.60029, 112.52066 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

4 Oct 2024: 740 kg/h23 May 2024: 484 kg/h24 Feb 2023: 4,252 kg/h 24 Feb 2023 4 Oct 2024 4,252 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
12 Jul 2026Coal — Not yet attributed View
4 Oct 2024Coal 740 kg/h Not yet attributed View
23 May 2024Coal 484 kg/h Not yet attributed View
24 Feb 2023Coal 4,252 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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