Methane plume detected in Poland
On 1 Jul 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 974 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 23.4 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 1 Jul 2026 · 10:27 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 1.7 m/s
- Coordinates
- 50.20164, 18.66315
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
467eb0f9-c284-4ca4-b15f-ed4170db7408
Likely operator
Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible
State-controlled PGG runs most Upper Silesian thermal-coal mines.
Emitting site
POL_S_001 · Venting shaft
16 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 467eb0f9-c284-4ca4-b15f-ed4170db7408, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/467eb0f9-c284-4ca4-b15f-ed4170db7408), accessed 6 Oct 2026.