Methane plume detected in Australia
On 23 Jul 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 527 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 12.6 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 23 Jul 2026 · 00:36 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the E · 2.2 m/s
- Coordinates
- -34.21989, 150.82421
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
ff64496f-2961-4ab0-8d57-63fe78fe2f6d
Likely operator
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Emitting site
AUS_S_016 · Venting shaft
10 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume ff64496f-2961-4ab0-8d57-63fe78fe2f6d, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/ff64496f-2961-4ab0-8d57-63fe78fe2f6d), accessed 5 Oct 2026.