Methane leaks in Australia
Satellites have detected 518 methane plumes at 72 sites in Australia since 2021, 149 of them in the 12 months to 1 Sep 2026.
149
Plumes, last 12 months
72
Sites
64,000 kg/h
Largest plume, last 12 months
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Notified sites where the operator responded to UNEP
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Biggest plumes in the last 12 months
| Detected | Site | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026Coal | — | 64,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Sep 2025Coal | — | 60,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 17 Apr 2026Coal | — | 53,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Aug 2026Coal | — | 52,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 16 Apr 2026Coal | — | 51,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Sep 2025Coal | — | 50,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Aug 2026Coal | — | 38,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Nov 2025Coal | — | 33,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 12 Oct 2025Coal | — | 33,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Aug 2026Coal | — | 32,000 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Who operates these sites
Not yet attributed
Plumes by sector, last 12 months
Sites that leak most often
| Site | Plumes, last 12 months | Largest detected rate | Last seen | Likely operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS_S_043Venting shaft | 724 total | 4,939 kg/h | 22 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_028Venting shaft · Persistent | 716 total | 3,837 kg/h | 26 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_001Venting shaft · Persistent | 79 total | 1,934 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_014Venting shaft · Persistent | 624 total | 9,524 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_010Venting shaft · Persistent | 613 total | 2,775 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_016Venting shaft · Persistent | 610 total | 1,541 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_104Venting shaft · Persistent | 410 total | 2,314 kg/h | 26 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_193Venting shaft · Persistent | 47 total | 1,261 kg/h | 31 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_084Venting shaft | 315 total | 4,958 kg/h | 14 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_008Venting shaft | 315 total | 6,346 kg/h | 14 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_004Venting shaft | 38 total | 2,121 kg/h | 14 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_197Coal mine facility (generic) | 33 total | 1,175 kg/h | 22 Oct 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_015Venting shaft | 220 total | 7,009 kg/h | 22 Mar 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_007Venting shaft | 214 total | 3,809 kg/h | 12 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_083Venting shaft | 213 total | 6,865 kg/h | 22 Nov 2025 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_029Venting shaft · Frequent | 212 total | 2,127 kg/h | 18 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_116Venting shaft | 29 total | 2,248 kg/h | 18 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_212Other | 27 total | 890 kg/h | 7 Jun 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_115Venting shaft | 26 total | 1,741 kg/h | 22 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_003Venting shaft | 25 total | 1,821 kg/h | 23 Jul 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_024Venting shaft | 24 total | 1,084 kg/h | 30 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_130Venting shaft | 24 total | 1,260 kg/h | 17 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_011LNG Liquefaction | 23 total | 7,804 kg/h | 29 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_191Venting shaft · Frequent | 22 total | 1,316 kg/h | 27 May 2026 | Not yet attributed |
| AUS_S_089Venting shaft | 110 total | 2,946 kg/h | 30 Aug 2026 | Not yet attributed |
Authorities you can notify
Of 3 sites UNEP notified in Australia, operators responded on 0.
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