Novatek
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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Novatek's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Novatek reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 9,482,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 173,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 176,397,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 9,423,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 3 emissions decreased from 181,328,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. 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). Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company has established specific baseline years for its emissions across different business lines: 2016 for production entities, 2017 for hydrocarbon processing, and 2018 for LNG entities. These initiatives demonstrate Novatek's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,600,000,000 | 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 | 181,940 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 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.
