Methane emitter CHN_S_260
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 15 Feb 2023, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
8
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
2,868 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,768 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
- 36.47245, 112.11334 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026Coal | 2,402 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Feb 2026Coal | 794 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Sep 2025Coal | 1,053 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Jun 2025Coal | 213 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Jun 2025Coal | 1,817 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 14 Oct 2024Coal | 1,720 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Apr 2023Coal | 2,868 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 15 Feb 2023Coal | 2,001 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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