Methane plume detected in United States
On 27 Oct 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,770 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 42.5 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 27 Oct 2025 · 16:58 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 2.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 39.81633, -80.55875
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
21fa2922-0d6c-4699-92e7-d7dc16a21d64
Likely operator
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Emitting site
USA_S_615 · Venting shaft
3 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 21fa2922-0d6c-4699-92e7-d7dc16a21d64, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/21fa2922-0d6c-4699-92e7-d7dc16a21d64), accessed 6 Oct 2026.