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Genel Energy plc, often known simply as Genel Energy, is a prominent independent oil and gas company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 2005, it focuses on exploration and production, playing a vital role in the global energy sector, primarily operating across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
The company is distinguished by its robust portfolio of producing assets and high-impact exploration licences, delivering low-cost production and attractive fiscal terms. Genel Energy holds a significant market position as the largest producer of oil in the KRI, supplying essential petroleum resources that fuel various energy needs, including potential for electricity generation.
Committed to responsible and sustainable energy development, Genel Energy creates long-term value through efficient operations and strategic growth. Its upstream activities are crucial for meeting diverse energy demands and supporting regional economic development.
49
DitchCarbon score
+37 vs industry average
Genel Energy’s score of 49 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Petroleum Electricity is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
3.336
20182025
The Petroleum Electricity industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Genel Energy's reported carbon emissions
Genel Energy, a UK-headquartered company in the Electricity by petroleum and other oil derivatives industry, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 94.1 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 92.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 24,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 1.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 100.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 52,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.4 million kg CO2e. Looking back to 2023, Genel Energy reported around 61.3 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 259,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 41.9 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
In 2022, Genel Energy's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 192.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 176,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 264.7 million kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 190.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 232,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 356.8 million kg CO2e. In 2020, the company's Scope 1 emissions were about 190.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 232,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 356.8 million kg CO2e. In 2019, Genel Energy reported Scope 1 emissions of 816,160 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 507,450 kg CO2e. For 2018, total reported emissions were 14.15 million kg CO2e, though individual scope data is not available for this year.
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Genel Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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