Methane Leaks
Coal · Not seen recently

Methane emitter USA_S_289

Venting shaft in United States. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 20 Mar 2023, most recently on 9 Sep 2024.

4
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
1,157 kg/h
Largest detected rate
675 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Response so far

Source type
Venting shaft
UNEP notified
Not applicable
Operator responded to UNEP
Not applicable
First seen
20 Mar 2023
Last seen
9 Sep 2024
Coordinates
37.17536, -81.92724 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

9 Sep 2024: 709 kg/h18 Apr 2024: 1,157 kg/h23 Aug 2023: 508 kg/h20 Mar 2023: 641 kg/h 20 Mar 2023 9 Sep 2024 1,157 kg/h
Emission rate of each detected plume over time
Detected Emission rate Likely operator
9 Sep 2024Coal 709 kg/h Not yet attributed View
18 Apr 2024Coal 1,157 kg/h Not yet attributed View
23 Aug 2023Coal 508 kg/h Not yet attributed View
20 Mar 2023Coal 641 kg/h Not yet attributed View

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