Western Midstream
Western Midstream Partners, LP, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the midstream energy sector. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil transportation and processing services, primarily operating in the Permian Basin and the DJ Basin. With a robust portfolio of assets, Western Midstream focuses on delivering reliable and efficient midstream solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. The company’s commitment to operational excellence and safety has positioned it as a trusted partner in the industry. Notable achievements include significant expansions and strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its market presence and operational capabilities, solidifying its status as a leader in the midstream space.
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Western Midstream's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Western Midstream reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,690,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,030,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 5,720,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 3,370,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 970,000,000 kg CO2e. Western Midstream has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30% and Scope 2 emissions by 25% from a 2020 baseline by 2025. Additionally, they have joined the ONE Future Coalition, surpassing its methane intensity target for gathering and boosting operations, achieving an intensity of 0.05 against a goal of 0.08. Looking towards the long term, Western Midstream aims for net zero emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 2050. They have also set a near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. The emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by Western Midstream.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,870,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,080,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Western Midstream 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.
