Coal · Frequent

Methane emitter KAZ_S_166

Venting shaft in Kazakhstan. Satellites have detected 3 methane plumes here since 3 Jun 2026, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.

Plumes

Plumes, last 12 months

918 kg/h

Largest detected rate

707 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: 3 Jun 2026
Last seen: 11 Aug 2026
Coordinates: 49.77442, 72.58839 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Emission rate of each detected plume over time

Detected	Emission rate	Likely operator
11 Aug 2026Coal	707 kg/h	Qarmet Plausible	View
26 Jun 2026Coal	918 kg/h	Qarmet Plausible	View
3 Jun 2026Coal	650 kg/h	Qarmet Plausible	View

Authorities you can notify

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

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