Methane plume detected in Ukraine
On 16 Aug 2026, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,334 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 32.0 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 16 Aug 2026 · 07:53 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the S · 1.9 m/s
- Coordinates
- 48.16218, 38.33305
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
ae18b164-160c-48f9-be59-3e6a4b8e5e95
Likely operator
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Emitting site
UKR_S_045 · Venting shaft
12 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume ae18b164-160c-48f9-be59-3e6a4b8e5e95, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/ae18b164-160c-48f9-be59-3e6a4b8e5e95), accessed 4 Oct 2026.