Performance Metrics
We measure and report the volume of fresh water1 and non-fresh2 water withdrawn from local water sources and the volume of produced water3 that is reused, recycled, disposed or discharged after treatment.
This data is used to estimate our water intensity and exposure to water stress4. We also collect water forecast data for our annual Long-Range Plan process which enables us to test our portfolio of projects against our water risks to make better-informed strategic decisions.
Notes:
1 Regulatory definitions of fresh water can range from less than 1,000 to less than 4,000 milligrams per liter total dissolved solids (TDS).
2 Non-fresh water includes brackish/saline groundwater with ranges between 2,000 to more than 10,000 milligrams per liter TDS and seawater with about 35,000 milligrams per liter TDS.
3 Produced water ranges from less than 10,000 to more than 300,000 milligrams per liter TDS.
4 Calculated using the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Risk Atlas.
5 Calculated using Enverus data for the average volume of fresh water (bbl) divided by the average estimated ultimate recovery (EUR, BOE) as of April 6, 2022. Intensity value may change as EUR data is updated. EUR - estimated ultimate recovery.
6 Calculated using the average volume of fresh water (bbl) divided by the average annual production (BOE).