Methane Leaks
Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_766

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 18 Apr 2026, most recently on 11 May 2026.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
8,024 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,580 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
18 Apr 2026
Last seen
11 May 2026
Coordinates
36.06414, 112.86371 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

11 May 2026: 993 kg/h25 Apr 2026: 8,024 kg/h18 Apr 2026: 1,580 kg/h 18 Apr 2026 11 May 2026 8,024 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
11 May 2026Coal 993 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Apr 2026Coal 8,024 kg/h Not yet attributed View
18 Apr 2026Coal 1,580 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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