Athabasca Oil Corporation, commonly referred to as Athabasca Oil, is a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of oil sands and conventional oil resources, primarily operating in the Athabasca region of Alberta. Athabasca Oil focuses on the exploration, production, and development of heavy oil and bitumen, with a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction technologies. Its core products include high-quality crude oil and bitumen, which are distinguished by their low environmental impact and efficient production methods. With a strong market position, Athabasca Oil has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful project completions, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the energy sector.
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In 2023, Athabasca Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 943,095,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 877,205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 66,290,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 920,812,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 852,812,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 68,100,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Athabasca Oil has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 956,791,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Athabasca Oil continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a level of transparency in its climate impact. The company has not set any formal climate pledges or science-based targets for emissions reduction, which is a growing expectation within the industry. Overall, Athabasca Oil's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the oil and gas sector in managing carbon footprints while navigating the transition towards more sustainable practices.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 248,017,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 23,553,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Athabasca Oil is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.