Climate change discussions on the rise for oil and gas companies, says GlobalData report

The leading data and analytics company says that climate change policies will continue to be an ever-growing topic of discussion in the industry over the next five to 10 years, as well as highlighting that firms in the US have already taken positive steps towards achieving a net-zero emissions goal.

Rinaldo Pereira, Business Fundamentals Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “When looking at key themes being discussed by O&G executives, ‘Environment’, ‘Climate Change’, ‘Energy Transition’ and ‘Carbon Emissions’ are all high up on the agenda.”

GlobalData’s latest report, ‘US Independent Oil and Gas Emissions Reduction Strategies’, reveals that most US independent companies have either acknowledged, implemented, or set specific targets and strategies to combat their emissions output by communicating their plans and initiatives to the public. Other smaller independents, meanwhile, who lack detail of specific targets or strategies tend to keep plans in house.

Justin Allen, Upstream Analyst at GlobalData, adds: “Over the next five to 10 years, global climate policy will continue to be an ever-growing topic of discussion. If the US is going to meet its target of net-zero by 2050, it will be crucial for the oil and gas industry to improve its emissions output over the next 20 to 30 years.”

“While most companies have committed to becoming net-zero by at least 2050, issues remain, including flaring of natural gas, equipment malfunctions resulting in large oil spills or natural gas leaks, and oil transport accidents.”

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