The oil and gas industry plays a pivotal role in meeting the world's affordable and reliable energy needs. However, it also faces increasing scrutiny due to its environmental impact. Sustainability reporting, particularly regarding emissions and regulatory compliance, has become an essential reporting function for oil and gas operators, as the information is used by investors, regulators and other key stakeholders.
In this article, we explore the significance of sustainability reports in the oil and gas industry, the complexities of emissions reporting, common challenges operators face, and how Engage Mobilize's intelligent field operations software is transforming the sustainability reporting process.
Sustainability reports are critical for oil and gas operators as they provide a transparent view of their environmental performance. These reports typically have a key focus on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, offering a comprehensive overview of an operator's carbon footprint and its impact on the environment.
Ipieca has emerged as an essential resource for oil and gas operators. Collaborating with the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has published guidelines for industry sustainability reports. Ipieca members include leading operators including ExxonMobil, HESS, Oxy, BP, Chevron, Halliburton, Marathon Oil, EOG Resources and many more.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defined three primary types of emissions by source, briefly described below.
Scope 1: These emissions originate from sources directly owned or controlled by a company, such as generators fueled with diesel or natural gas, compressors, flare stacks, pneumatic devices, control valves, tank batteries, etc.
Scope 2: These emissions are indirect, arising from the production of energy purchased and used by the company. For instance, emissions associated with electricity purchased from the grid fall into this category.
Scope 3: These emissions extend up and down the value chain and are not directly controlled by the company. Examples include emissions from fuel trucks delivering fuel to company operations.
Operators typically have the most control over Scope 1 emissions, making tracking and managing them effectively essential.
The graphic below illustrates common emission source types based on where the reporting company sits in the value chain (source: EPA).
Several challenges can hinder effective emissions and regulatory reporting for oil and gas operators and make the task difficult:
Engage Mobilize offers a comprehensive solution for emissions reporting in the oil and gas industry.
Here's how. The Engage Mobilize mobile app uses GPS to track actual miles driven by service units and crews at the individual and company levels, providing a precise baseline for calculating Scope 3 emissions related to activities like fluids hauling, crude oil hauling, roustabout services and chemical deliveries.
The mileage data can be easily downloaded and used to calculate the total miles driven for each service provider. Applying an emissions factor to the miles-driven data produces a reliable estimate of Scope 3 emissions.
Petrolegacy's success story showcases how Engage Mobilize simplifies ESG reporting by automatically capturing Scope 3 emissions data.
Apart from emissions reporting, Engage Mobilize also simplifies regulatory compliance:
Creating sustainability reports in the oil and gas industry can be daunting, given the complexities of emissions and regulatory compliance. Engage Mobilize's intelligent field operations software offers a streamlined solution to address these challenges, providing accurate emissions tracking and simplifying regulatory reporting.
Contact us today at (720) 575-6695 or Sales@engage-m.com to learn how Intelligent Field Automation Software from Engage Mobilize can help you simplify the sustainability reporting process with more accurate data.