Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_345

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 28 May 2022, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

3,798 kg/h

Largest detected rate

1,592 kg/h

Typical (median) rate

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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type: Drainage station
UNEP notified: Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP: Not applicable
First seen: 28 May 2022
Last seen: 15 Jun 2026
Coordinates: 37.87418, 112.09768 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
15 Jun 2026Coal	971 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
2 Apr 2026Coal	3,798 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
29 Mar 2026Coal	1,592 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
30 Mar 2025Coal	1,334 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
28 May 2022Coal	2,391 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View

Authorities you can notify

Ministry of Ecology and Environment

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