Methane plume detected in United States
On 30 Aug 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,256 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 30.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 30 Aug 2025 · 16:55 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 1.4 m/s
- Coordinates
- 37.57177, -81.6105
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
504f6116-7593-4350-92ab-b146802872b6
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
USA_S_473 · Coal mine facility (generic)
16 plumes detected at this site
Status
UNEP has not recorded a notification for this plume.
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Write to the operator →Authorities you can notify
- U.S. EPA — report an environmental violation — Federal tip line; covers landfills, oil & gas and coal mines.
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 504f6116-7593-4350-92ab-b146802872b6, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/504f6116-7593-4350-92ab-b146802872b6), accessed 6 Oct 2026.