Qatarenergy
QatarEnergy, formerly known as Qatar Petroleum, is a leading global energy company headquartered in Doha, Qatar (QA). Established in 1974, the company has significantly contributed to the development of Qatar's oil and gas sector, positioning itself as a key player in the energy industry. With operations spanning the Middle East and beyond, QatarEnergy focuses on exploration, production, and refining of hydrocarbons, alongside renewable energy initiatives. The company is renowned for its vast natural gas reserves, particularly in the North Field, which is one of the largest in the world. QatarEnergy's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, as it actively invests in cleaner energy technologies. As a major exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), QatarEnergy has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the global energy market.
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Qatarenergy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, QatarEnergy reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 43,100,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, as they have disclosed emissions for both scopes. QatarEnergy has set ambitious long-term targets to reduce carbon intensity by 25% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, using 2013 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim for a 35% reduction in carbon intensity specifically for their LNG facilities by the same year. These initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts and align with industry standards for sustainability. In previous years, QatarEnergy has achieved an 11.5% reduction in direct GHG emissions (Scope 1), decreasing from about 5.1 million tonnes CO2e in 2016 to approximately 4.6 million tonnes CO2e in 2017. This achievement underscores their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Overall, QatarEnergy's emissions data and reduction targets reflect a strategic focus on sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning them as a key player in the energy sector's transition towards lower carbon operations.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,941,866,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Qatarenergy 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.
