Methane plume detected in Ukraine
On 1 Aug 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,379 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 33.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 1 Aug 2026 · 10:08 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 3.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- 48.59495, 35.95637
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
75e8f19e-9387-4d32-a62e-97b4c48534fa
Likely operator
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Emitting site
UKR_S_006 · Venting shaft
13 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 75e8f19e-9387-4d32-a62e-97b4c48534fa, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/75e8f19e-9387-4d32-a62e-97b4c48534fa), accessed 4 Oct 2026.