Serica Energy plc, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key operator in the North Sea, focusing on exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Serica Energy offers a unique portfolio of assets, including the producing fields of Erskine, Kambuna, and the recently acquired Rhum field. Renowned for its operational efficiency and innovative approaches, Serica Energy has achieved significant milestones, including successful drilling campaigns and strategic acquisitions that bolster its market position. The company is dedicated to maximising value while minimising environmental impact, making it a noteworthy entity in the energy sector.
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In 2024, Serica Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,426,872,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 211,219,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 133,703,000 kg CO2e from investments, alongside other categories such as purchased goods and services and upstream transportation. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 161,165,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 179,447,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 43,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 180,528,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 281,057,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 218,567,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 21,000 kg CO2e. Serica Energy is committed to significant emission reduction targets aligned with the North Sea Transition Deal, aiming for a 10% reduction by 2025, 25% by 2027, and 50% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050 from a 2018 baseline. Notably, the company achieved a 15% reduction in total CO2 emissions in 2020, partly due to a 45% reduction in gas flaring. These commitments reflect Serica's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint within the oil and gas industry.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 241,503,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 25,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Serica Energy 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.