Methane Leaks
Coal · Sporadic

Methane emitter KAZ_S_133

Drainage station in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 15 Aug 2026, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,674 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,674 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
Drainage station
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
15 Aug 2026
Last seen
15 Aug 2026
Coordinates
49.69786, 72.73846 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
15 Aug 2026Coal 1,674 kg/h Qarmet Plausible View

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