Saudi Aramco
HEADQUARTERS: Australia Strategic Hub • FOUNDED: 1943
Saudi Aramco is the state-owned oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia and the single largest corporate greenhouse gas emitter in history. It dominates the global fossil fuel market, producing roughly 10% of global crude oil supply and driving massive carbon emissions that challenge international climate goals.
Timeline of Global Infractions & Audits
Responsible for over 4.38% of all global industrial greenhouse gas emissions since 1965, the highest share of any single company according to Climate Accountability Institute research.
Expanded oil and gas production targets despite global net-zero commitments, drawing heavy criticism from the United Nations and climate scientists.
Live Sensor Logging Watch
Satellite telemetry flagged a substantial methane plume at Saudi Aramco main compressor facility in USA, exceeding regional caps by 181%.
China energy regulators assessed $12.6M USD in fines following an unannounced pressure valve inspection.
Revised annual metrics integrated into Biofail Index. Emissions intensity registered a 16.4% annual rise.
Independent investigation into primary subsea safety valves and blowout preventer logs initiated by NGO partners.