Gulf Keystone Petroleum
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited, commonly referred to as Gulf Keystone, is a prominent independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Established in 2001, the company has made significant strides in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where it primarily operates. Gulf Keystone focuses on the exploration, development, and production of oil, with its flagship asset being the Shaikan field, known for its substantial reserves and production capacity. With a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, Gulf Keystone has positioned itself as a key player in the energy sector. The company has achieved notable milestones, including successful drilling campaigns and strategic partnerships, which have bolstered its market presence. Gulf Keystone's unique approach to resource management and community engagement sets it apart in the competitive landscape of the oil and gas industry.
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum's score of 19 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gulf Keystone Petroleum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of approximately 9.08 kg CO2e per barrel. The company has not disclosed specific total emissions figures for 2023 or previous years, but in 2020, it reported total Scope 1 emissions of about 407,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 8,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Gulf Keystone Petroleum is actively monitoring its emissions and has reported emissions intensities for its operations. The company has not established any formal climate pledges or reduction initiatives as of the latest data. As Gulf Keystone Petroleum continues to operate in the oil and gas sector, it is essential for the company to enhance its climate commitments and consider setting measurable reduction targets to align with industry standards and global climate goals.
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| 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 407,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.
