Methane plume detected in South Africa
On 24 Aug 2023, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 606 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 14.5 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 24 Aug 2023 · 08:56 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the SW · 4.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- -26.46083, 29.28497
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
855f972c-51dc-4a6c-b44c-0aaa7251e6c8
Likely operator
Sasol Plausible
Sasol Mining supplies the Secunda synfuels complex from adjacent collieries.
Emitting site
ZAF_S_008 · Venting shaft
1 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 855f972c-51dc-4a6c-b44c-0aaa7251e6c8, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/855f972c-51dc-4a6c-b44c-0aaa7251e6c8), accessed 5 Oct 2026.