Methane emitter CHN_S_221
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 10 methane plumes here since 28 May 2022, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
10
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
10,755 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,510 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
- 28 May 2022
- Last seen
- 15 Jun 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.79471, 112.03046 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026Coal | 295 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Apr 2026Coal | 10,755 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Mar 2026Coal | 3,105 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Aug 2025Coal | 168 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Mar 2025Coal | 2,168 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Jan 2025Coal | 1,073 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Jul 2024Coal | 1,947 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Jun 2024Coal | 3,121 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Mar 2023Coal | 834 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 May 2022Coal | 1,041 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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