Athabasca Oil
Athabasca Oil Corporation, commonly referred to as Athabasca Oil, is a prominent player in the Canadian oil and gas industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of oil sands and conventional oil resources, primarily operating in the Athabasca region of Alberta. Athabasca Oil focuses on the exploration, production, and development of heavy oil and bitumen, with a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction technologies. Its core products include high-quality crude oil and bitumen, which are distinguished by their low environmental impact and efficient production methods. With a strong market position, Athabasca Oil has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful project completions, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking entity in the energy sector.
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Athabasca Oil's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Athabasca Oil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 943,494,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 877,205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 66,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 920,812,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 852,812,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 68,100,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Athabasca Oil has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded approximately 940,973,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 868,862,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 71,311,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined has varied, with a reported intensity of 69.0 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent (boe) in 2023. Despite these emissions figures, Athabasca Oil has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the mineral fuels and oils sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparent climate commitments in the industry.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 248,017,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,553,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Athabasca Oil is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
