Murphy Oil Corporation, commonly known as Murphy Oil, is a prominent player in the global energy sector, headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, USA. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a significant independent oil and natural gas exploration and production firm, with major operational regions spanning North America and offshore areas in the Gulf of Mexico. Specialising in the exploration, production, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas, Murphy Oil is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company’s core offerings include upstream oil and gas production, with a focus on high-quality reserves that set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Murphy Oil has achieved notable milestones, including successful exploration projects and strategic partnerships that enhance its operational efficiency and growth potential.
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In 2023, Murphy Oil Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,083,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 28,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, which covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, amounting to about 24,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Murphy Oil's Scope 1 emissions were about 1,056,513,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 31,707,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year. The Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were around 21,900,000,000 kg CO2e. Murphy Oil has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 15% to 20% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline, excluding operations in Malaysia, which were divested in 2019. Additionally, the company has committed to eliminating routine flaring by 2030, aligning with the World Bank's definition of routine flaring. Overall, Murphy Oil's emissions data reflects a significant commitment to addressing climate change, with specific targets aimed at reducing their carbon footprint in the coming years.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,689,920,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 236,381,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Murphy 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.