Methane plume detected in Australia
On 18 May 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 988 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 23.7 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 18 May 2026 · 03:04 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 2.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- -21.97255, 148.24902
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
850a3063-b0eb-47f2-9c18-80f6234b5b63
Likely operator
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Emitting site
AUS_S_116 · Venting shaft
9 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 850a3063-b0eb-47f2-9c18-80f6234b5b63, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/850a3063-b0eb-47f2-9c18-80f6234b5b63), accessed 6 Oct 2026.