Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Frequent

Methane emitter CHN_S_868

Well head in China. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 18 Apr 2026, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,296 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,296 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.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Well head
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
18 Apr 2026
Last seen
18 Apr 2026
Coordinates
37.36719, 94.14475 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
18 Apr 2026Oil & gas 1,296 kg/h PetroChina Plausible View

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