Methane emitter USA_S_329
Venting shaft in United States. Satellites have detected 12 methane plumes here since 21 Apr 2023, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
12
Plumes
6
Plumes, last 12 months
3,504 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,263 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
- 21 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 5 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 37.09309, -82.37443 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026Coal | 1,161 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 10 Jun 2026Coal | — | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Mar 2026Coal | 1,093 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Nov 2025Coal | 1,365 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Oct 2025Coal | — | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Sep 2025Coal | 1,017 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Aug 2025Coal | 1,088 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 25 Jun 2025Coal | 3,504 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 3 Jun 2025Coal | 2,399 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Apr 2025Coal | 965 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 18 Apr 2024Coal | 2,296 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 21 Apr 2023Coal | 2,111 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
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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