Methane plume detected in Russia
On 15 May 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 3,533 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 84.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 15 May 2025 · 05:52 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SE · 2.5 m/s
- Coordinates
- 53.81982, 88.09451
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
78433c79-812a-4172-bc13-477844fc99c2
Likely operator
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Emitting site
RUS_S_205 · Drainage station
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 78433c79-812a-4172-bc13-477844fc99c2, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/78433c79-812a-4172-bc13-477844fc99c2), accessed 5 Oct 2026.