Africa Oil
Africa Oil Corp, commonly referred to as Africa Oil, is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 2007, the company has established a significant presence in East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya and Ethiopia, where it focuses on exploration and development of oil resources. Specialising in the acquisition and development of oil assets, Africa Oil is recognised for its strategic partnerships and innovative approaches to resource management. The company’s core offerings include exploration, production, and development of oil fields, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement. With a strong market position, Africa Oil has achieved notable milestones, including successful drilling campaigns and significant resource discoveries, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the African oil sector.
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Africa Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Africa Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 106,578,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 4,100 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 2,937,388,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Africa Oil's emissions were approximately 117,048,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and a total of about 117,165,000 kg CO2e when including Scope 2. The data indicates a downward trend in Scope 1 emissions from 2021, where they were approximately 126,920,000 kg CO2e, and from 2020, which recorded about 129,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 20,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Africa Oil has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in absolute emissions from its existing portfolio of non-operated producing assets by the end of 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the oil and gas sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 129,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,000 | - | - | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Africa 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.
