Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Sporadic

Methane emitter CHN_S_900

Flare in China. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 24 May 2026, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.

4
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
22,097 kg/h
Largest detected rate
17,738 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Other candidates

  • PetroChina Weak (context only)

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
Flare
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
24 May 2026
Last seen
22 Aug 2026
Coordinates
38.96658, 118.57972 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

22 Aug 2026: 1,580 kg/h1 Jun 2026: 17,738 kg/h24 May 2026: 22,097 kg/h 24 May 2026 22 Aug 2026 22,097 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
22 Aug 2026Oil & gas 1,580 kg/h Not yet attributed View
1 Jun 2026Oil & gas 17,738 kg/h Not yet attributed View
28 May 2026Oil & gas — Not yet attributed View
24 May 2026Oil & gas 22,097 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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