- Customer operational control over energy and fuel sources in drilling and well servicing operations limits Precision Drilling's direct influence on emissions reduction
- High energy and emissions intensity in well servicing in 2023 due to acquisitions
Precision Drilling Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Precision Drilling Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.3K tCO2e (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 12.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 5.8K tCO2e. 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
18.3K tCO2e (Scope 1+2)
2023
Energy Use
236.1K GJ
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). | 12.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.8K tCO2e |
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 | 18.3K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 17.8K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
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+2 GHG emissions intensity for drilling activities (tCO2e/km drilled) from 1.68 in 2021 to 1.09 in 2023
- Reduced Scope 1+2 GHG emissions intensity for well servicing (tCO2e/service rig day) from 0.58 in 2021 to 0.49 in 2023
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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