Methane emitter CHN_S_259
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 17 Feb 2024, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
7
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
15,723 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,577 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
- 17 Feb 2024
- Last seen
- 30 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.5983, 112.577 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026Coal | 1,068 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Apr 2026Coal | 2,730 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Oct 2025Coal | 2,577 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Jul 2025Coal | 15,723 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Oct 2024Coal | 2,722 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Oct 2024Coal | 1,367 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Feb 2024Coal | 584 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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