Petróleos Mexicanos
Petróleos Mexicanos, commonly known as Pemex, is a state-owned petroleum company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Mexico and various international markets. Founded in 1938, Pemex has established itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of hydrocarbons. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of services, including crude oil extraction and natural gas processing, which are vital to Mexico's economy. Pemex's unique position as a national oil company allows it to leverage vast resources and expertise, making it a formidable entity in the global energy sector. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Pemex continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its market position as one of the largest oil producers in Latin America.
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Petróleos Mexicanos's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 61000000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1980000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 396630000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain. PEMEX has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. This commitment aligns with the Global Methane Pledge, which Mexico signed at COP 26. In terms of emissions intensity, PEMEX reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of about 19900 kg CO2e per barrel of oil equivalent in 2025, a slight decrease from approximately 20700 kg CO2e per barrel in 2024. These figures indicate ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions. Overall, PEMEX's climate strategy reflects a long-term vision for sustainability, with specific targets aimed at mitigating its environmental impact while navigating the complexities of the fossil fuel industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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