Cheniere Energy Inc

Common Name
Cheniere Energy
Country
United States
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream
Employees
1,714
Ticker
LNG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Cheniere Energy Inc. is a leading energy company specializing in the production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates key LNG terminals and i...

Cheniere Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Cheniere Energy completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Cheniere Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Insights into Cheniere Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cheniere Energy amounted to 9,954,939 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cheniere Energy decreased by 0.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Cheniere Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202302.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+49%-9%+46%+9%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Cheniere Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cheniere Energy were 9,730,770 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Cheniere Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Cheniere Energy's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 113.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Cheniere Energy's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cheniere Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Cheniere Energy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Cheniere Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 224,169 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Cheniere Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Cheniere Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 622.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Cheniere Energy's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cheniere Energy 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Cheniere Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Cheniere Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Cheniere Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Cheniere Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Cheniere Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,730,770 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,394 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 477.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Cheniere Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00010,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HAntero MidstreamYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,961,172 tCO2eRevenue: $M 991Scope 1 Intensity: 1,979.67 tCO2e/$MDevon EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,370,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,258Scope 1 Intensity: 286.41 tCO2e/$MDT MidstreamYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,714,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 1,859.71 tCO2e/$MKinetik HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,020,587 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,256Scope 1 Intensity: 1,608.22 tCO2e/$MPhillips 66Year: 2024Scope 1: 32,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 143,153Scope 1 Intensity: 228.43 tCO2e/$MONEOKYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,677Scope 1 Intensity: 209.31 tCO2e/$MEQT CorpYear: 2023Scope 1: 668,626 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,070Scope 1 Intensity: 131.88 tCO2e/$MTexas Pacific Land CorpYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,819 tCO2eRevenue: $M 632Scope 1 Intensity: 21.88 tCO2e/$MWilliams CompaniesYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,907Scope 1 Intensity: 1,250.57 tCO2e/$MHHHess MidstreamYear: 2023Scope 1: 486,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,346Scope 1 Intensity: 361.69 tCO2e/$MMarathon PetroleumYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 148,379Scope 1 Intensity: 222.40 tCO2e/$MBaker HughesYear: 2023Scope 1: 383,096 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,506Scope 1 Intensity: 15.02 tCO2e/$MNew Fortress EnergyYear: 2020Scope 1: 967,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 452Scope 1 Intensity: 2,143.01 tCO2e/$MEnterprise Products PartnersYear: 2022Scope 1: 12,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,186Scope 1 Intensity: 206.24 tCO2e/$MExcelerate EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 596,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,159Scope 1 Intensity: 514.60 tCO2e/$MWestern Midstream PartnersYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,690,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,106Scope 1 Intensity: 1,509.75 tCO2e/$MKinder MorganYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,100Scope 1 Intensity: 1,019.87 tCO2e/$MMPLXYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,434Scope 1 Intensity: 517.54 tCO2e/$MEOG ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,182Scope 1 Intensity: 245.88 tCO2e/$MTarga ResourcesYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,406,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,930Scope 1 Intensity: 401.63 tCO2e/$MPlains GP HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 832,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,712Scope 1 Intensity: 17.08 tCO2e/$MEnergy TransferYear: 2020Scope 1: 12,158,505 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38,954Scope 1 Intensity: 312.12 tCO2e/$MCheniere EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,730,770 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,394Scope 1 Intensity: 477.14 tCO2e/$M

How does Cheniere Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Cheniere Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 477.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 336.91, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Cheniere Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Cheniere Energy ranked 14 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Cheniere Energy is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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