Methane Leaks
Coal · Persistent

Methane emitter AUS_S_001

Venting shaft in Australia. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 25 Feb 2024, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.

2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,012 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,876 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

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Response so far

Source type
Venting shaft
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
25 Feb 2024
Last seen
4 Jan 2025
Coordinates
-34.20237, 150.96371 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

4 Jan 2025: 1,739 kg/h25 Feb 2024: 2,012 kg/h 25 Feb 2024 4 Jan 2025 2,012 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
4 Jan 2025Coal 1,739 kg/h Not yet attributed View
25 Feb 2024Coal 2,012 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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