Methane plume detected in Poland
On 20 Sep 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,366 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 32.8 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 20 Sep 2024 · 10:02 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 3.7 m/s
- Coordinates
- 49.97543, 18.7354
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
7a29e81b-892e-4045-9e52-884ddc687f7d
Likely operator
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa Plausible
JSW runs the coking-coal mines around Jastrzębie-Zdrój.
Emitting site
POL_S_013 · Venting shaft
25 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 7a29e81b-892e-4045-9e52-884ddc687f7d, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/7a29e81b-892e-4045-9e52-884ddc687f7d), accessed 4 Oct 2026.