PetroChina Co Ltd

Common Name
PetroChina
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated
Employees
370,799
Ticker
601857
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
PetroChina Company Limited is a leading integrated oil and gas company based in China. As a major player in the energy sector, PetroChina is involved in a diverse range of activities, including the ex...

PetroChina's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, PetroChina 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, PetroChina has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into PetroChina's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PetroChina amounted to 171,180,000 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 PetroChina increased by 6.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

PetroChina's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PetroChina's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of PetroChina were 124,660,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has PetroChina reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, PetroChina's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), PetroChina's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are PetroChina's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, PetroChina reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,520,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has PetroChina reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, PetroChina's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 21.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), PetroChina's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 13.8% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does PetroChina use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, PetroChina reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

PetroChina's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into PetroChina’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, PetroChina reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 124,660,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 423,668 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 294.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

PetroChina's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

100,0001,000,00010,000,000100,000,0001,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CHELLENiQ ENERGY HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,825,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,171Scope 1 Intensity: 269.92 tCO2e/$MEniYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 92,403Scope 1 Intensity: 336.57 tCO2e/$MNK LukoilYear: 2022Scope 1: 41,202,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,116Scope 1 Intensity: 1,002.08 tCO2e/$MShellYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 209,933Scope 1 Intensity: 238.17 tCO2e/$MBPYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 139,575Scope 1 Intensity: 235.00 tCO2e/$MTotalEnergiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 167,129Scope 1 Intensity: 197.45 tCO2e/$MSuncor EnergyYear: 2022Scope 1: 33,520,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,479Scope 1 Intensity: 721.19 tCO2e/$MPTTYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,730,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 91,332Scope 1 Intensity: 445.96 tCO2e/$MTatneft' Imeni V.D. ShashinaYear: 2021Scope 1: 7,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,866Scope 1 Intensity: 457.72 tCO2e/$MGazpromYear: 2022Scope 1: 213,530,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 167,009Scope 1 Intensity: 1,278.55 tCO2e/$MNational Fuel GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,590,047 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,174Scope 1 Intensity: 731.47 tCO2e/$MPetrobrasYear: 2023Scope 1: 45,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 102,409Scope 1 Intensity: 447.23 tCO2e/$MEdisonYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,309,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,405Scope 1 Intensity: 309.22 tCO2e/$MCCCosmo Energy HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,886,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,960Scope 1 Intensity: 328.53 tCO2e/$MEquinorYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 106,848Scope 1 Intensity: 107.63 tCO2e/$MImperial OilYear: 2022Scope 1: 23,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,287Scope 1 Intensity: 548.63 tCO2e/$MOil IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,422,793 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,893Scope 1 Intensity: 365.46 tCO2e/$MPetronas GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,859,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,403Scope 1 Intensity: 4,177.22 tCO2e/$MPetroChinaYear: 2023Scope 1: 124,660,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423,668Scope 1 Intensity: 294.24 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, PetroChina reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 294.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 405.71, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does PetroChina rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, PetroChina ranked 6 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

PetroChina 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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