Methane emitter POL_S_040
Venting shaft in Poland. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 28 Jul 2026, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
1,332 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,332 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
- 28 Jul 2026
- Last seen
- 28 Jul 2026
- Coordinates
- 50.15857, 18.77964 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026Coal | 1,332 kg/h | Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible | View |
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