Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter CHN_S_462

Well head in China. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 3 Aug 2025, most recently on 3 Aug 2025.

1
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
2,026 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,026 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Other candidates

  • PetroChina Weak (context only)

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Response so far

Source type
Well head
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
3 Aug 2025
Last seen
3 Aug 2025
Coordinates
36.22564, 107.96276 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
3 Aug 2025Oil & gas 2,026 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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