Methane Leaks
Coal · Persistent

Methane emitter CHN_S_888

Drainage station in China. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 30 Apr 2026, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.

3
Plumes
3
Plumes, last 12 months
455 kg/h
Largest detected rate
341 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
30 Apr 2026
Last seen
15 Jun 2026
Coordinates
36.39136, 112.88224 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

15 Jun 2026: 334 kg/h5 May 2026: 455 kg/h30 Apr 2026: 341 kg/h 30 Apr 2026 15 Jun 2026 455 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
15 Jun 2026Coal 334 kg/h Not yet attributed View
5 May 2026Coal 455 kg/h Not yet attributed View
30 Apr 2026Coal 341 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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