- Hilli Episeyo did not produce LNG as efficiently as designed due to fluctuations in feed gas supply and unscheduled maintenance
- Golar’s 2023 FLNG Lost Time Injury frequency increased from 2022 levels
- Fluctuations in feed gas supply, its CO2 content, and their implications on the efficiency of operations are outside of Golar's control
- Stigmatization of the LNG industry as part of the fossil fuel sector
- Increased environmental regulations
- Uncertainty in the balance of LNG supply and demand
- Technological advancements leading to market share of low-carbon and renewable energy sources exceeding expectations
- Increased severe weather events
Golar LNG Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Golar LNG Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 584.8K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 489.9K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 16 tCO2e/year (2023, location based). 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
584.8K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% in London office
of total energy
Waste
447 m3/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
2.3M MWh/year (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). | 489.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16 tCO2e/year (2023, location based) |
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 | 584.8K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2020 | 1.1M tCO2e (LNGC) + 420901 tCO2e (FSRU) + 387726 tCO2e (FLNG) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- FLNG conversions saved around 63,343 tons of GHG emissions (equivalent to removing over 25,000 cars from the road for a year)
- Achieved a carbon intensity of 0.319 TCO2e/TLNG on FLNG Hilli, below the median intensity of most other operating liquefaction plants
- Reduced total waste (oily and non-oily) by 20% compared to the 2019 benchmark (although this increased in 2023 due to removal of superfluous piping insulation)
- London office entirely powered by renewable energy and recycles a high percentage of waste (averaging around 90%)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve zero fatalities and sustain a lost-time injury frequency below 0.80 per million exposure hours
- Maintain a “best in class” safety framework
- Achieve a retention rate of 95% for offshore personnel and 90% for onshore staff
- Ensure more than 90% of staff demonstrate living by the Golar values
- Consistently achieve a benchmark emissions intensity of 0.30 TCO2e/TLNG on FLNG Hilli and Gimi
📅 Medium-term
- Utilize investment in carbon capture technology in future FLNG units
- Utilize investment in Macaw Energies to displace diesel and LPG
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health, Safety and SecurityEnvironmental ImpactInnovation and TransitionPeople and CommunitiesGovernance and Business Ethics