Tullow Oil
Tullow Oil plc, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1985, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including West Africa and South America. Tullow Oil focuses on exploration and production, specialising in oil and gas resources that are often located in challenging environments. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Tullow Oil has achieved significant milestones, including successful exploration campaigns and strategic partnerships. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to resource extraction, which sets it apart in a competitive market. Tullow Oil's dedication to operational excellence and community engagement has solidified its position as a leading independent oil and gas company, making it a noteworthy entity in the global energy landscape.
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Tullow Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tullow Oil, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,516,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,096,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,030 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 8,419,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Tullow Oil's total emissions were about 11,699,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,342,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 870 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 9,356,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Tullow Oil has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero by 2030 for its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions on a net equity basis. This strategy includes decarbonising operated assets in Ghana and investing in high-quality, nature-based carbon offset initiatives to address hard-to-abate emissions. Additionally, the company is prioritising the elimination of routine flaring at its Jubilee and TEN fields, targeting a reduction of at least 40% in GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2020 baseline. Overall, Tullow Oil's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of the oil and gas industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,046,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000 | 000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Tullow Oil 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.
