Coal · Undetermined

Methane emitter CHN_S_609

Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 27 Jan 2024, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

1,544 kg/h

Largest detected rate

1,058 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: Venting shaft
UNEP notified: Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP: Not applicable
First seen: 27 Jan 2024
Last seen: 22 Jul 2026
Coordinates: 33.75997, 113.39925 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
22 Jul 2026Coal	—	Not yet attributed	View
14 Dec 2025Coal	1,004 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
25 Apr 2025Coal	1,112 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
30 Nov 2024Coal	786 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
27 Jan 2024Coal	1,544 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View

Authorities you can notify

Ministry of Ecology and Environment

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