- Hard to abate residual emissions from assets
- Simba and Tchatamba fields did not progress as planned in reducing routine flaring due to unsuitable technology
Tullow Oil plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Tullow Oil plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.7K thousand tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K thousand tCO2e; Scope 2: 0.87 thousand tCO2e; Scope 3: 9.4K thousand 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
11.7K thousand tCO2e
2023
Waste
352 tonnes
2023
Energy Use
9.2M 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). | 2.3K thousand tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.87 thousand tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.4K thousand 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 | 11.7K thousand tCO2e |
| 2022 | 8.9K thousand tonnes CO2e |
| 2021 | 2.2K thousand tCO2e |
| 2020 | 2.03 million tonnes of CO²e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3% reduction in total energy consumption
- 34% reduction in total water consumption
- 84% total waste recycled, re-used or treated (compared to 74% in 2022)
- Process improvements completed to increase gas handling capacity on Jubilee and TEN separator upgrades to progress elimination of routine flaring to meet our Net Zero commitment
- Positive results received in the fourth marine benthic environmental assessment undertaken in Ghana
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Eliminate routine flaring by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG net equity emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safe operationsShared ProsperityEnvironmental stewardshipEquality and transparency