Novatek, officially known as Novatek PAO, is a leading independent natural gas producer headquartered in Russia. Established in 1994, the company has grown significantly, becoming a key player in the global energy sector, particularly in the exploration, production, and processing of natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons. With major operations in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Gydan Peninsula, Novatek is renowned for its innovative approaches to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, notably through its flagship Yamal LNG project. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and advanced technologies has positioned it as a market leader, contributing to Russia's status as a top natural gas exporter. Novatek's unique offerings, including its focus on environmentally friendly production methods, have garnered international recognition, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the energy industry.
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In 2023, Novatek reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 9482000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 173000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 176397000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 9423000000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also rose from 167000000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions decreased from 181328000000 kg CO2e in 2022. Novatek has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in air pollutant emissions intensity by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a goal to reach 0.102 tonnes per million barrels of oil equivalent (mboe). These initiatives demonstrate Novatek's commitment to reducing its environmental impact and aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,787,500 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,118,000 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 25,517,200 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Novatek 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.