Methane emitter CHN_S_251
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 15 Feb 2023, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
5
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
1,848 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,571 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
- 15 Feb 2023
- Last seen
- 17 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 36.43889, 112.13174 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
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