Methane plume detected in Australia
On 4 Aug 2023, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,046 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 25.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 4 Aug 2023 · 00:32 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 1.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- -34.24458, 150.60399
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
6fb37c5b-936c-4eff-9556-f962f4929a12
Likely operator
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Emitting site
AUS_S_015 · Venting shaft
17 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 6fb37c5b-936c-4eff-9556-f962f4929a12, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/6fb37c5b-936c-4eff-9556-f962f4929a12), accessed 5 Oct 2026.