- Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year.
Denmark Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022. The Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring dataset of Denmark from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's natural gas flaring emissions landscape, highlighting flaring activity trends, gas disposal patterns, and long-term environmental performance.
Denmark Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring moved from 0.200 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−50%), an average of −8.3% a year. The series high was 0.300 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2019) is 0.200 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −50% in 2019.
Among the 28 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 28 for 2023, behind Russia (59.40 Million Tonnes) and U.S. (21.00 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2021 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2020 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2019 Trough | 0.100 | −50% |
| 2018 | 0.200 | 0% |
| 2017 | 0.200 | −33.3% |
| 2016Peak | 0.300 | +50% |
| 2015 | 0.200 | — |
Regional context
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Denmark is highlighted.
Data definition
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring — - Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
The data includes CO₂ emissions generated from the controlled combustion of natural gas through routine and non-routine flaring at oil fields, gas processing facilities, refineries, offshore production platforms, and other petroleum production sites. It covers emissions from associated gas flaring during crude oil extraction as well as flaring conducted for operational safety, equipment maintenance, testing, emergencies, and production management. The indicator is compiled using standardized international methodologies based on reported flaring volumes, satellite observations, and emission conversion factors, enabling consistent comparison of flaring-related emissions across countries and over time.
The data excludes carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, industrial production, transportation, residential, and commercial energy use that are unrelated to natural gas flaring. It also excludes methane emissions released through venting, fugitive emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, and greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide unless specifically converted into CO₂-equivalent values. Emissions from land-use change, industrial processes, waste management, and agriculture are not included. Additionally, the indicator does not account for emissions avoided through gas recovery, reinjection, or utilization projects, and minor variations may occur due to differences in national reporting methods, satellite detection, and estimation techniques.
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring — - Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Measured in thousand tonnes, the dataset reflects the volume of carbon emissions generated through natural gas flaring and serves as an important indicator of upstream oil and gas operations, resource management practices, and emission reduction progress.
Denmark recorded 200 thousand tonnes of carbon emissions from natural gas flaring in 2015, increasing to 300 thousand tonnes in 2016, the highest level during the observed period. Emissions declined to 200 thousand tonnes in 2017 and remained at the same level in 2018 before decreasing to 100 thousand tonnes in 2019. Carbon emissions remained unchanged at 100 thousand tonnes throughout 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, indicating stable flaring activity during the latter half of the study period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a clear long-term decline in carbon emissions from natural gas flaring following the temporary increase recorded in 2016. The sustained reduction after 2018 suggests improvements in gas utilization, operational efficiency, and flaring management practices across Denmark's upstream energy sector. The consistent emission level from 2019 onward indicates a stable operating environment with limited variation in routine flaring activities.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Denmark's long-term flaring emission performance, monitoring changes in natural gas management, supporting environmental policy assessments, and benchmarking national trends against other producing countries. It also provides a reliable foundation for forecasting future flaring emissions and understanding the relationship between hydrocarbon production, gas utilization efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
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Definition- Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Denmark Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
Denmark Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring moved from 0.200 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−50%), an average of −8.3% a year. The series high was 0.300 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 0.300 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2019.
Included: The data includes CO₂ emissions generated from the controlled combustion of natural gas through routine and non-routine flaring at oil fields, gas processing facilities, refineries, offshore production platforms, and other petroleum production sites. It covers emissions from associated gas flaring during crude oil extraction as well as flaring conducted for operational safety, equipment maintenance, testing, emergencies, and production management. The indicator is compiled using standardized international methodologies based on reported flaring volumes, satellite observations, and emission conversion factors, enabling consistent comparison of flaring-related emissions across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, industrial production, transportation, residential, and commercial energy use that are unrelated to natural gas flaring. It also excludes methane emissions released through venting, fugitive emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, and greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide unless specifically converted into CO₂-equivalent values. Emissions from land-use change, industrial processes, waste management, and agriculture are not included. Additionally, the indicator does not account for emissions avoided through gas recovery, reinjection, or utilization projects, and minor variations may occur due to differences in national reporting methods, satellite detection, and estimation techniques.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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