Horizon Oil Limited, commonly referred to as Horizon Oil, is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Australia. Established in 1995, the company has made significant strides in exploration and production, primarily focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, including Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. Horizon Oil is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative solutions in hydrocarbon extraction. The company’s core services encompass oil and gas exploration, development, and production, with a strong emphasis on maximising resource recovery while minimising environmental impact. With a solid market position, Horizon Oil has achieved notable milestones, including successful project developments and strategic partnerships that enhance its operational capabilities. The company continues to be a key contributor to the energy sector, leveraging its expertise to navigate the evolving landscape of oil and gas.
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In 2024, Horizon Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 654,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 42,324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 610,451,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 613,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 34,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 15,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 580,000,000 kg CO2e. Horizon Oil has implemented initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Notably, the company has installed a flare gas recovery compressor, which is expected to reduce flare gas emissions by over 25% by 2024. This project is part of their commitment to achieving absolute reductions in Scope 1 emissions. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. As part of the oil and gas industry, Horizon Oil is actively working towards improving its sustainability practices amidst growing environmental concerns.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 24,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 11,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 480,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Horizon Oil 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.