Methane plume detected in Australia
On 18 May 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,982 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 47.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 18 May 2026 · 03:04 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 1.6 m/s
- Coordinates
- -21.87776, 148.02174
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
62f42cd9-2118-4306-9570-90f3cea95b8c
Likely operator
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Emitting site
AUS_S_029 · Venting shaft
12 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 62f42cd9-2118-4306-9570-90f3cea95b8c, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/62f42cd9-2118-4306-9570-90f3cea95b8c), accessed 5 Oct 2026.