Methane Leaks
Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_778

Coal mine facility (generic) in China. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 6 Apr 2026, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
2,121 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,872 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Coal mine facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
6 Apr 2026
Last seen
15 Jun 2026
Coordinates
36.52875, 112.89065 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

15 Jun 2026: 1,623 kg/h6 Apr 2026: 2,121 kg/h 6 Apr 2026 15 Jun 2026 2,121 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
15 Jun 2026Coal 1,623 kg/h Not yet attributed View
6 Apr 2026Coal 2,121 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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