Methane Leaks
Coal · Not seen recently

Methane emitter CHN_S_423

Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 20 Jun 2024, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,246 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,011 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type
Venting shaft
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
20 Jun 2024
Last seen
3 Apr 2025
Coordinates
37.12336, 112.04663 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

3 Apr 2025: 2,246 kg/h20 Jun 2024: 1,776 kg/h 20 Jun 2024 3 Apr 2025 2,246 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
3 Apr 2025Coal 2,246 kg/h Not yet attributed View
20 Jun 2024Coal 1,776 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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