Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_448

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 14 Apr 2025, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

2,099 kg/h

Largest detected rate

1,476 kg/h

Typical (median) rate

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Who likely operates it

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What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type: Drainage station
UNEP notified: Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP: Not applicable
First seen: 14 Apr 2025
Last seen: 31 Aug 2026
Coordinates: 37.94062, 113.42184 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
31 Aug 2026Coal	896 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
3 Apr 2026Coal	1,253 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
22 Apr 2025Coal	2,099 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
14 Apr 2025Coal	1,699 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View

Authorities you can notify

Ministry of Ecology and Environment

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