Methane plume detected in South Africa
On 22 May 2024, the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA satellite saw methane escaping at about 41,970 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 1,007 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 22 May 2024 · 00:00 UTC
- Satellite
- Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI - ESA
- Sector
- Coal
- Coordinates
- -26.6057, 29.2202
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
484f58e1-3c02-489b-a3f1-6f619b0c1975
Likely operator
Sasol Plausible
Sasol Mining supplies the Secunda synfuels complex from adjacent collieries.
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 484f58e1-3c02-489b-a3f1-6f619b0c1975, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/484f58e1-3c02-489b-a3f1-6f619b0c1975), accessed 5 Oct 2026.