- Sulphur fouling at Orbost leading to flaring.
- Spikes in fuel gas consumption at Athena Gas Plant.
- Maintaining Carbon Neutral certification amidst project activity.
Cooper Energy Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024-07-01 to 2024-06-30 reporting, Cooper Energy Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 117.2K tCO2e (equity share). By scope: Scope 1: 99.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 16.4K tCO2e (relevant). 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
117.2K tCO2e (equity share)
2024-07-01 to 2024-06-30
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024-07-01 to 2024-06-30)
| 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). | 99.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 16.4K tCO2e (relevant) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 117.2K tCO2e (equity share) |
| 2022 | 33.2K tCO2e offset |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced flaring at Orbost by around 190 TJ (10,000 tCO2e), 37% lower than FY23
- Reduced fuel gas consumption at Athena Gas Plant by around 35 TJ per year (1,800 tCO2e)
- Successful completion of BMG wells decommissioning program with no lost-time injuries and no significant environmental incidents.
- Repurposing of tubulars from BMG wells into fence posts.
- Partnership with Gippsland Agricultural Group to trial beneficial use of sulphur by-product as fertilizer.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce flaring by 40% by FY30 from FY23 levels.
📅 Medium-term
- Integrate renewable electricity to support operations.
🔭 Long-term
- Investigating opportunities in biogas, biomethane, and carbon capture and storage.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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