Methane plume detected in Australia
On 15 Apr 2024, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 874 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 21.0 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 15 Apr 2024 · 00:42 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Coordinates
- -34.21989, 150.82421
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
89c305af-81d9-4f2a-9faa-87b810ccf917
Likely operator
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Emitting site
AUS_S_016 · Venting shaft
4 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 89c305af-81d9-4f2a-9faa-87b810ccf917, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/89c305af-81d9-4f2a-9faa-87b810ccf917), accessed 5 Oct 2026.