Methane plume detected in Russia
On 12 May 2022, the PRISMA - ASI satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,885 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 69.2 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 12 May 2022 · 05:23 UTC
- Satellite
- PRISMA - ASI
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 2.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 54.08535, 87.56448
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
48e1054e-68ae-46e2-aeb2-dfc07f065f6a
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_119 · Drainage station
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 48e1054e-68ae-46e2-aeb2-dfc07f065f6a, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/48e1054e-68ae-46e2-aeb2-dfc07f065f6a), accessed 5 Oct 2026.