Methane emitter CHN_S_827
Well head in China. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 26 Mar 2026, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
3,335 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,335 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
PetroChina Plausible
Parent company: CNPC
Evidence
- PetroChina's Qinghai Oilfield operates the Qaidam basin.
Response so far
- Source type
- Well head
- UNEP notified
- Yes
- Operator responded to UNEP
- No
- First seen
- 26 Mar 2026
- Last seen
- 26 Mar 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.30208, 94.2948 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026Oil & gas | 3,335 kg/h | PetroChina Plausible | View |
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