Methane Leaks
Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_843

Venting shaft in China. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 30 Mar 2025, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.

4
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
1,811 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,157 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
30 Mar 2025
Last seen
15 Jun 2026
Coordinates
37.80529, 112.305 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

15 Jun 2026: 1,811 kg/h2 Apr 2026: 1,157 kg/h30 Mar 2025: 388 kg/h 30 Mar 2025 15 Jun 2026 1,811 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
15 Jun 2026Coal 1,811 kg/h Not yet attributed View
2 Apr 2026Coal 1,157 kg/h Not yet attributed View
14 Apr 2025Coal — Not yet attributed View
30 Mar 2025Coal 388 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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