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Hurricane Energy

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Hurricane Energy plc, commonly referred to as Hurricane Energy, is a prominent independent oil and gas company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a key player in the UK’s upstream oil sector, focusing primarily on the exploration and production of hydrocarbons from fractured basement reservoirs. With significant operations in the UK Continental Shelf, Hurricane Energy is renowned for its innovative approach to oil extraction, particularly its unique use of advanced technology to unlock resources in challenging geological formations. The company’s flagship asset, the Lancaster field, has positioned it as a leader in the development of fractured basement reservoirs, showcasing its commitment to maximising recovery while maintaining operational efficiency. Hurricane Energy's strategic focus on sustainable practices and its notable achievements in production milestones underscore its competitive edge in the energy market, making it a noteworthy entity in the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry.

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4

Industry Average

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19

Industry Benchmark

Hurricane Energy's score of 4 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hurricane Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Hurricane Energy, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 209,505,000 kg CO2e, which includes 209,421,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 84,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data is cascaded from their parent company, Prax Upstream Limited, reflecting their operational impact in the oil and gas sector. Despite the significant emissions reported, Hurricane Energy has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate commitments, nor have they participated in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 is noted at approximately 6.55 kg CO2e per barrel of oil, a metric that highlights their operational efficiency in relation to carbon output. As a current subsidiary of Prax Upstream Limited, Hurricane Energy's climate strategy may align with broader corporate sustainability goals, although specific initiatives or pledges have not been detailed.

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2020
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209,421,000
Scope 2
84,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hurricane Energy's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Hurricane Energy is in GB, which has a very high 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.

Hurricane Energy 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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