Coal · Undetermined

Methane emitter CHN_S_697

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 16 Dec 2024, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

3,060 kg/h

Largest detected rate

1,910 kg/h

Typical (median) rate

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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type: Drainage station
UNEP notified: Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP: Not applicable
First seen: 16 Dec 2024
Last seen: 24 Apr 2026
Coordinates: 35.15066, 107.93088 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
24 Apr 2026Coal	2,340 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
21 Jun 2025Coal	1,481 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
30 Mar 2025Coal	3,060 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View
16 Dec 2024Coal	1,033 kg/h	Not yet attributed	View

Authorities you can notify

Ministry of Ecology and Environment

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