- Increase in Scope 1 emissions due to increased drilling operations
- Extreme weather events disrupting operations and increasing costs
- Potential for carbon tax and other GHG emissions-related regulations
- Challenges in reducing fuel consumption due to operational requirements
Shelf Drilling
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Shelf Drilling disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 296.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 296.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 661 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 331.7K tCO2e/year. 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
296.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
1.1M MWh/year
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). | 296.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 661 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 331.7K tCO2e/year |
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 | 296.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 252.9K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 239.0K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 259.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2019 | 184.6K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 27 rigs reduced engine emissions intensity by 3.7%
- ~60,000 Tonnes CO2e Prevented through Circularity
- Emissions Tracking Pilots completed on engine and emissions monitoring
- Fuel Additives Pilot launched for one rig
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce daily per rig Scope 1 emissions by 20% over 5 years
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% coverage of real-time monitoring systems on standard rigs by end of 2024
- Transition all rigs to be completely ODS-free by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate & EnvironmentHealth & SafetyPeople & SocietyResponsible Business Conduct