Methane plume detected in Australia
On 26 Aug 2025, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 1,260 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 30.2 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 26 Aug 2025 · 00:51 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the W · 3.0 m/s
- Coordinates
- -23.45964, 148.48388
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
ef6ca3f7-5d67-44a4-8720-89d950f0774e
Likely operator
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Emitting site
AUS_S_130 · Venting shaft
4 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume ef6ca3f7-5d67-44a4-8720-89d950f0774e, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/ef6ca3f7-5d67-44a4-8720-89d950f0774e), accessed 6 Oct 2026.