Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter CHN_S_938

O&G source (generic) in China. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 29 Jul 2026, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,778 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,778 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Other candidates

  • PetroChina Weak (context only)

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Response so far

Source type
O&G source (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
No
First seen
29 Jul 2026
Last seen
29 Jul 2026
Coordinates
38.7496, 80.05167 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
29 Jul 2026Oil & gas 1,778 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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