Methane emitter POL_S_017
Venting shaft in Poland. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 19 Aug 2023, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,542 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,434 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible
Evidence
- State-controlled PGG runs most Upper Silesian thermal-coal mines.
Response so far
- Source type
- Venting shaft
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 19 Aug 2023
- Last seen
- 5 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 49.95249, 19.0115 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026Coal | 1,542 kg/h | Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible | View |
| 19 Aug 2023Coal | 1,325 kg/h | Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible | View |
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