Methane Leaks
Coal · Undetermined

Methane emitter CHN_S_846

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 2 Apr 2026, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.

2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
507 kg/h
Largest detected rate
507 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
2 Apr 2026
Last seen
17 Apr 2026
Coordinates
37.27359, 111.08131 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
17 Apr 2026Coal 507 kg/h Not yet attributed View
2 Apr 2026Coal — Not yet attributed View

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