Methane emitter CHN_S_242
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 13 Feb 2024, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
8
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
4,751 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,140 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
- 13 Feb 2024
- Last seen
- 12 Feb 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.78124, 110.61379 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026Coal | 571 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Feb 2026Coal | 638 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Sep 2025Coal | 1,277 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Apr 2025Coal | 378 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Jun 2024Coal | 2,886 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Apr 2024Coal | 4,751 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Mar 2024Coal | 1,566 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Feb 2024Coal | 1,002 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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