Methane emitter POL_S_087
Venting shaft in Poland. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 31 Jul 2026, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
2
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
828 kg/h
Largest detected rate
676 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
- 31 Jul 2026
- Last seen
- 4 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 51.30722, 23.04254 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026Coal | 828 kg/h | Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible | View |
| 31 Jul 2026Coal | 524 kg/h | Polska Grupa Górnicza Plausible | View |
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