Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation, commonly referred to as Magnolia Oil & Gas, is a prominent player in the US oil and gas industry, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself in key operational regions, particularly in the Eagle Ford Shale and the Austin Chalk formations. Specialising in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, Magnolia Oil & Gas focuses on leveraging advanced technologies and efficient operational practices to optimise resource extraction. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, which sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong portfolio of assets and a strategic approach to growth, Magnolia Oil & Gas has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a reliable and innovative entity in the energy sector.
How does Magnolia Oil & Gas's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Magnolia Oil & Gas's score of 10 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Magnolia Oil & Gas reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 622,491,000,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes about 513,000,000,000,000 kg CO2e from process emissions and approximately 43,899,000,000,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. Additionally, their Scope 2 emissions were around 19,001,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at about 626,933,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 18,638,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a relatively stable emission profile over the two years. Magnolia Oil & Gas has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they have any emissions data for Scope 3. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Magnolia Oil & Gas has substantial emissions, their current climate commitments and reduction initiatives appear limited, highlighting an opportunity for enhanced environmental responsibility within the industry context.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 371,090,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Magnolia Oil & Gas has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
