Methane emitter CHN_S_498
Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 6 methane plumes here since 30 Mar 2023, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
6
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
8,890 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,306 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
- 30 Mar 2023
- Last seen
- 30 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.54312, 112.63044 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026Coal | 917 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Apr 2026Coal | 8,890 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Mar 2026Coal | 1,622 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 1 Feb 2026Coal | 1,652 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 6 Apr 2025Coal | 990 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Mar 2023Coal | 830 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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