Methane Leaks
Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_526

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 11 May 2026, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
2,241 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,814 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Drainage station
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
11 May 2026
Last seen
27 Jun 2026
Coordinates
35.99486, 112.89202 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

27 Jun 2026: 1,387 kg/h11 May 2026: 2,241 kg/h 11 May 2026 27 Jun 2026 2,241 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
27 Jun 2026Coal 1,387 kg/h Not yet attributed View
11 May 2026Coal 2,241 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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