Northern Oil and Gas Inc
Northern Oil and Gas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Northern Oil and Gas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Northern Oil and Gas's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Northern Oil and Gas amounted to 224.7 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Northern Oil and Gas decreased by 0.4%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Northern Oil and Gas were 16.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Northern Oil and Gas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 102.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 1 emissions increased by 21.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 207.9 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Northern Oil and Gas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 18.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Northern Oil and Gas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Northern Oil and Gas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Northern Oil and Gas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported 21,573,285 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Northern Oil and Gas includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,573,285 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Northern Oil and Gas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 66.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 emissions increased by 24.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Northern Oil and Gas disclose?
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 17,101,558 tCO₂e (96.97%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 531,291 tCO₂e (3.01%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,342 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Northern Oil and Gas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16.8 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,154 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Northern Oil and Gas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Northern Oil and Gas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 332.41 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Northern Oil and Gas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas ranked 1 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Northern Oil and Gas among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Northern Oil and Gas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Northern Oil and Gas reported a total carbon footprint of 21,573,509.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 24.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Northern Oil and Gas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 100% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0%. a