Methane emitter USA_S_446
Venting shaft in United States. Satellites have detected 7 methane plumes here since 26 Mar 2023, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
7
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
2,520 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,099 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
- 26 Mar 2023
- Last seen
- 15 Apr 2025
- Coordinates
- 33.42134, -87.23987 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025Coal | 2,099 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Dec 2024Coal | 1,764 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 23 Mar 2024Coal | 2,520 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Feb 2024Coal | 2,109 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Jan 2024Coal | 2,367 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 27 Oct 2023Coal | 1,239 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Mar 2023Coal | 501 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.
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