Petrochina
PetroChina Company Limited, commonly referred to as PetroChina, is a leading player in the global oil and gas industry, headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Established in 1999, the company has rapidly evolved into one of the largest integrated energy firms worldwide, with significant operations across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. PetroChina's core business areas encompass exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, alongside petrochemical manufacturing. The company is renowned for its extensive pipeline network and advanced technology in resource extraction, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, PetroChina consistently ranks among the top oil producers globally, achieving notable milestones in sustainable energy initiatives and innovation. Its commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship underscores its role as a key player in the energy sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Petrochina's score of 6 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Petrochina's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PetroChina reported total carbon emissions of approximately 171,180,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 124,660,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 46,520,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 160,560,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, PetroChina has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with 2021 emissions at approximately 159,540,000,000 kg CO2e and 2020 at about 167,440,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies in this area. PetroChina's carbon intensity metrics include a domestic GHG emissions rate of about 240.0 tonnes per unit of oil and gas production, and a methane emissions intensity of approximately 0.0034% in 2023. Despite the absence of explicit reduction targets, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact within the fossil fuel sector.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 132,170,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 41,910,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Petrochina is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
