Methane emitter CHN_S_218
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 8 Apr 2023, most recently on 12 Jul 2026.
8
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
19,373 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,458 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
- 8 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 12 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.59287, 112.4856 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2026Coal | 1,443 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2026Coal | 19,373 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Jul 2025Coal | 1,883 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Oct 2024Coal | 10,300 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Oct 2024Coal | 5,034 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 May 2024Coal | 1,179 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Feb 2024Coal | 9,417 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Apr 2023Coal | 1,675 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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