Methane emitter KAZ_S_111
Drainage station in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 4 Oct 2024, most recently on 2 Aug 2026.
7
Plumes
4
Plumes, last 12 months
1,479 kg/h
Largest detected rate
966 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.
Response so far
- Source type
- Drainage station
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 4 Oct 2024
- Last seen
- 2 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 49.69166, 72.74404 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026Coal | 1,373 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
| 27 Jul 2026Coal | 966 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
| 26 Jun 2026Coal | 814 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
| 3 Jun 2026Coal | 1,383 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
| 12 Apr 2025Coal | 527 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
| 8 Oct 2024Coal | 794 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
| 4 Oct 2024Coal | 1,479 kg/h | Qarmet Plausible | View |
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