Dana Gas, a leading natural gas company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has established itself as a key player in the energy sector since its founding in 2005. With a strong operational presence in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Dana Gas focuses on the exploration, production, and processing of natural gas and hydrocarbons. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to energy solutions, offering a diverse range of services that include gas processing and transportation. Dana Gas has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of major gas fields, which have bolstered its market position. As a pioneer in the industry, Dana Gas continues to contribute to the region's energy landscape while prioritising sustainability and efficiency in its operations.
How does Dana Gas's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Dana Gas's score of 20 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Dana Gas, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 273,268,000 kg CO2e, comprising 270,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. For the previous year, 2023, Dana Gas's emissions were about 315,377,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 311,058,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 4,319,000 kg CO2e. In the UAE specifically, emissions were reported at 627,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 45,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite the significant emissions figures, Dana Gas has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Dana Gas's emissions data highlights the scale of their operations and the importance of ongoing efforts to address carbon emissions within the energy sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 131,508,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,009,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Dana Gas has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

