Methane Leaks
Coal · Not seen recently

Methane emitter AUS_S_081

Coal mine facility (generic) in Australia. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 28 Apr 2024, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.

2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,237 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,234 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Coal mine facility (generic)
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
28 Apr 2024
Last seen
23 Aug 2025
Coordinates
-21.84204, 147.9783 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

23 Aug 2025: 1,230 kg/h28 Apr 2024: 3,237 kg/h 28 Apr 2024 23 Aug 2025 3,237 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
23 Aug 2025Coal 1,230 kg/h Not yet attributed View
28 Apr 2024Coal 3,237 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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