Petróleos Mexicanos
Petróleos Mexicanos, commonly known as Pemex, is a state-owned petroleum company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Mexico and various international markets. Founded in 1938, Pemex has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of hydrocarbons. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of services, including crude oil extraction and natural gas processing, which are vital to Mexico's economy. Pemex's unique position as a national oil company allows it to leverage vast resources and expertise, making it a formidable entity in the global energy sector. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Pemex continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its market position as one of the largest oil producers in Latin America.
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Petróleos Mexicanos's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 610,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,980,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 396,630,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint across its operations. PEMEX has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. This commitment aligns with the Global Methane Pledge, which Mexico signed at COP 26. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 in 2024 was reported at approximately 20,700 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent, while in 2025, it is projected to be about 19,900 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent. These figures indicate a focus on reducing emissions intensity over time. PEMEX's climate strategy is documented in its sustainability plans, which outline both short-term and long-term goals for emissions reduction. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term methane reduction target, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing its environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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