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Hurricane Energy

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Hurricane Energy's score of 13 is lower than 84% 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 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. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a Scope 1 emissions intensity of about 6.55 kg CO2e per barrel of oil produced. However, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges in place, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their climate strategy. As a UK-based company, Hurricane Energy is positioned within the global oil and gas industry, which faces increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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2020
Scope 1
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 low 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
Reduction Actions

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