Methane Leaks
Coal · Not seen recently

Methane emitter CHN_S_698

Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 25 Jun 2024, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,731 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,246 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Venting shaft
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
25 Jun 2024
Last seen
4 Jun 2025
Coordinates
37.9603, 112.9683 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

4 Jun 2025: 760 kg/h25 Jun 2024: 3,731 kg/h 25 Jun 2024 4 Jun 2025 3,731 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
4 Jun 2025Coal 760 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Jun 2024Coal 3,731 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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