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Crude Oil Extraction
US
updated 17 days ago

Gastar Exploration Inc.

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Gastar Exploration Inc., a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a key operator in the exploration and production of natural gas and oil, primarily focusing on the Appalachian Basin and other strategic regions. Gastar Exploration is renowned for its innovative approach to resource extraction, utilising advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The company’s core services include the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons, with a commitment to maximising shareholder value while adhering to best practices in safety and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Gastar has achieved significant milestones, including successful drilling programmes and strategic partnerships that bolster its competitive edge in the energy sector.

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How does Gastar Exploration Inc.'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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Gastar Exploration Inc.'s score of 3 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gastar Exploration Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Gastar Exploration Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments towards addressing climate change at this time. As there is no emissions data or reduction initiatives reported, it is unclear how Gastar Exploration Inc. aligns with industry standards for carbon management. The absence of specific targets or commitments may suggest that the company is still in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the energy sector, companies are increasingly expected to adopt science-based targets and transparent reporting practices to mitigate their environmental impact. Without such measures, Gastar Exploration Inc. may face challenges in meeting future regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gastar Exploration Inc.'s primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Gastar Exploration Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Gastar Exploration Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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