Methane Leaks
Coal · 10 Oct 2024

Methane plume detected in Ukraine

On 10 Oct 2024, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 572 kg/h from a coal mine.

Satellite map of methane plume locations in Ukraine
Map imagery © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap © MaxarOpen the interactive map →

572 kg/h
± 190 kg/h (UNEP uncertainty)

If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 13.7 tonnes of methane.

Detected
10 Oct 2024 · 10:55 UTC
Satellite
EMIT - NASA
Sector
Coal
Wind
Plume drifting towards the NW · 2.4 m/s
Coordinates
48.16218, 38.33305
Open in Google Maps (satellite)
UNEP plume ID
2539ded0-6959-4fee-b07c-02cd3be03b0d

Likely operator

We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.

Emitting site

UKR_S_045 · Venting shaft
12 plumes detected at this site

Status

UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.

Nobody has reported contacting the operator through Methane Leaks yet.

Push for action

Find the operator's contact details and send a ready-made, evidence-based email in about two minutes.

Write to the operator →

Authorities you can notify

Is this attribution wrong?

If you operate this site, or know who does, tell us. Operators get a right of reply, and corrections are reviewed within a week.

Get alerts for UKR_S_045

We'll email you when UNEP publishes new plumes here. No account needed. Unsubscribe in one click.

We only use your email to send these alerts.

Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 2539ded0-6959-4fee-b07c-02cd3be03b0d, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/2539ded0-6959-4fee-b07c-02cd3be03b0d), accessed 6 Oct 2026.