Shelf Drilling, officially known as Shelf Drilling, Ltd., is a prominent player in the construction work industry, specifically focusing on offshore drilling services. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), the company operates extensively in key regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, Shelf Drilling has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective drilling solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.
The company’s core offerings include the operation of jack-up rigs and other drilling units, distinguished by their advanced technology and operational efficiency. Shelf Drilling's commitment to safety and environmental stewardship further enhances its market position, making it a trusted partner in the energy sector. With a strong track record of successful projects, Shelf Drilling continues to drive innovation and excellence in offshore drilling operations.
+8 vs industry average
Shelf Drilling’s score of 35 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Shelf Drilling's reported carbon emissions
Shelf Drilling, an oil and gas drilling services company headquartered in the UAE, reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 572.6 million kg CO2e for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company's Scope 1 emissions for 2024 were approximately 296.7 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, based on market-based methods, totalled about 649,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for roughly 275.3 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, Shelf Drilling reported a total of approximately 585.6 million kg CO2e. Their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 296.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 693,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 288.5 million kg CO2e.
Shelf Drilling has established several climate commitments, primarily focused on reducing Scope 1 emissions intensity. They aim to reduce their average daily per rig Scope 1 emissions by 20% over a five-year period from their 2021 baseline, targeting completion by 2026. They also set a specific target to reduce the average daily per rig Scope 1 emissions by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the 2021 average.
Data for Shelf Drilling is cascaded from Shelf Drilling, Ltd., where it holds the status of a current subsidiary.
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Shelf Drilling’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2026
20% reduction in Scope 2
To this end, we established a goal to reduce our emissions intensity (average daily per rig Scope 1 emissions) by 20% over 5 years from our…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
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