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Gastar Exploration Inc.

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Gastar Exploration Inc.'s score of 3 is lower than 80% 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 have available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without documented emissions figures or climate commitments, it is challenging to assess their impact on climate change or their strategies for reducing carbon footprints. The absence of such data highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding environmental sustainability. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, it is essential for companies like Gastar Exploration to establish clear emissions reduction goals and commitments to align with global climate initiatives.

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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. Gastar Exploration Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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