- Continued and unknown fluctuation of throughput and equipment run-time impacting total GHG reduction goal by 2040.
- Potential for increased landslide damage and operational disruptions due to storms.
- Potential disruptions to supply chain, transportation, and service providers due to weather.
- Potential increased pressure on electric and water utilities.
- Potential impact of U.S. natural gas production decrease in a low-carbon economy.
- Potential introduction of carbon prices on existing products and services.
- Potential climate-related litigation.
- Potential stigmatization of the sector impacting investors and capital access.
Equitrans Midstream Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Equitrans Midstream Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 1.5M tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 15.5K tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 325.5K tCO2e (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.5M tCO2e (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.5M tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.5K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 325.5K tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5M tCO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 2.4M mt CO2e |
| 2021 | 1.9M + 17148 + 213084785 = 215000000 tCO2e/year (approx) |
| 2020 | 1.9M metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) + 17713.9 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2) + 213436783.2 metric tons CO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 1.8M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 38545 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 204421610 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 methane emissions by approximately 36% from 2019 baseline by 2023.
- More than halfway to its 2030 methane emissions reduction target by the end of 2023.
- Implemented leak detection and repair (LDAR) program.
- Replaced many high-bleed pneumatic controllers with lower-emitting alternatives.
- Purchased two GoVAC units to capture event-based methane emissions.
- Initiated a project to harvest waste heat from reciprocating compressors to generate on-site electricity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 methane emissions by 2030
- 50% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon goal by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsMethane emissions