Methane plume detected in Poland
On 18 Sep 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,589 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 38.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 18 Sep 2025 · 10:13 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the NE · 5.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.9967, 18.64831
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
5d52ef29-78f3-43dd-b6ae-c0aa54029ab4
Likely operator
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa Plausible
JSW runs the coking-coal mines around Jastrzębie-Zdrój.
Emitting site
POL_S_021 · Venting shaft
6 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 5d52ef29-78f3-43dd-b6ae-c0aa54029ab4, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/5d52ef29-78f3-43dd-b6ae-c0aa54029ab4), accessed 6 Oct 2026.