- Global geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
- Regional conflicts and elections potentially changing business environments.
- Limitations in obtaining data for Scope 3 emissions calculations.
- Increased emissions in 2023 due to Saipem acquisition and increased scale of Saudi Arabian operations.
KCA Deutag Alpha Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KCA Deutag Alpha Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 503.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 503.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 691.7K tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
503.7K tCO2e/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). | 503.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 691.7K tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduction in excessive engine operation on one CEM-equipped rig by 1,200 operating hours, equivalent to 83 tonnes of CO2 and 9% of total fuel consumption.
- Retrofit of Albania land rig T-203 with exhaust aftertreatment system to meet latest international emissions limits.
- Operation of four European rigs using grid power, saving 2.9 million litres of diesel and 7,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
- Successful trial of BESS unit in Middle East land drilling operation, showing 10-15% CO2 saving.
- Reduction of contained spills and release-to-environment events in Norway by 67%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy intensity of operations.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve ISO 50001 certification for Norwegian MODU operation.
🔭 Long-term
- Decarbonisation of operations through various initiatives.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyWellbeingDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)DecarbonisationEnergy TransitionGovernanceComplianceInnovationStakeholder EngagementSupply Chain ManagementHuman Rights