Coal · Not seen recently

Methane emitter KAZ_S_038

Venting shaft in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 16 Jun 2023, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

467 kg/h

Largest detected rate

288 kg/h

Typical (median) rate

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Who likely operates it

Qarmet Plausible

Evidence

Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) runs the Karaganda underground coal mines.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type: Venting shaft
UNEP notified: Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP: Not applicable
First seen: 16 Jun 2023
Last seen: 3 Aug 2023
Coordinates: 49.7865, 72.61496 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
3 Aug 2023Coal	108 kg/h	Qarmet Plausible	View
16 Jun 2023Coal	467 kg/h	Qarmet Plausible	View

Authorities you can notify

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

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