Methane emitter USA_S_281
Venting shaft in United States. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 20 Mar 2023, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
717 kg/h
Largest detected rate
596 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Venting shaft
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 20 Mar 2023
- Last seen
- 23 Aug 2023
- Coordinates
- 37.17431, -81.87931 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
Authorities you can notify
- U.S. EPA — report an environmental violation — Federal tip line; covers landfills, oil & gas and coal mines.
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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