In 2024, Noble achieved many important sustainability milestones. Key achievements from the year are highlighted below, with reference to more detailed information inside the report.
Sustainable Energy Future
You can’t change what you don’t measure: Energy Efficiency Insights
Noble is expediting emissions measuring to better serve our customers, regulators, and meet corporate goals to reduce emissions. EEI allows our engineers to gain insights into potential areas for energy optimizations and emission reductions.
Noble’s deep dive into using green methanol in offshore operations
Integrating green methanol into offshore operations can reduce the environmental footprint and contribute to broader energy transition and decarbonization programs. In 2024, Noble conducted a feasibility study of the safety and operational and feasibility aspects of upgrading a harsh environment jackup rig offshore Norway, using green methanol as a key component.
EnergyWise: Empowering rig crews to drive energy efficiency
EnergyWise is one of Noble’s initiative to cut energy use and meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target. The program encourages rig crews and third parties to adopt energy-saving behaviors, aiming for a 6 or greater reduction when the program is fully implemented. In 2024, over 400 crew suggestions were submitted. In 2025, energy-efficient behaviors will be implemented, supporting ISO 50001 compliance.
Noble is leading the advancement of safe, cost-effective, and scalable offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS), crucial for a lower-carbon future. Offshore CCS is expected to store 25-50 percent of CO₂ from industrial sites in the coming decades. Partnering in multiple research and development projects, Noble is enhancing technology and operational capabilities to safely inject CO₂ and establish industry standards for offshore CCS equipment and rigs.
Making safety second nature: Learning from Normal Work and Noble Peak
Noble is positioned as a leader in preventative incident management thanks to the implementation of Learning from Normal Work and Noble Peak in HSE operations. Safety-II, a proactive approach, encourages regular learning and improvement, as compared to a reactive approach which cannot truly prevent future incidents.
Noble’s commitment to developing future subsea engineers
For over a decade, Noble has been dedicated to cultivating the next generation of subsea engineers within the Company through its Subsea Development Program. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including hydraulic systems, mechanical training, and BOP (Blowout Preventer) operations. Additionally, the program emphasizes communication, teamwork, safe work practices, and the policies and procedures essential for safe rig operations.
Strengthening governance in critical incident risk management across the fleet
In 2024, Noble strengthened its barrier management by implementing digital tools and solutions designed to provide a real-time view of cumulative asset risks and enable thorough integration of barrier management's technical, operational, and organizational components.
Since operations began in Guyana 2018, Noble has prioritized local workforce development. Through the Noble Marine Cadet Program, full scholarships were awarded to six Guyanese nationals in 2024 and twenty Guyanese nationals in 2025.
Field trip to Noble drillship engages next-generation workforce
In October 2024, UT Austin petroleum engineering students visited the Noble Globetrotter II, gaining insights into offshore drilling and industry careers. Noble showcased its focus on innovation and safety, sparking interest in offshore careers. The visit led to internship offers for several students, strengthening Noble's efforts to attract next-generation talent.
Collaborating to unlock collective and corporate opportunities
Noble is part of the Wells Alliance Guyana, a collaborative effort with the operator, one other drilling contractor, and service providers to lead the industry in deepwater well construction. Established in August 2024, the Alliance focuses on trust, transparency, and shared values. Members work together to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety, aiming for long-term value creation and industry leadership.
The Noble Code: Our foundation of ethics and integrity
At Noble, doing what’s right is at the heart of everything we do. The Noble Code is our foundation for ethical decision-making, guiding our actions with integrity, responsibility, and respect. Through global training initiatives, transparent reporting channels, and unwavering compliance standards, we’re fostering a strong culture of ethics to support a safe, sustainable, and principled workplace.
While docked in Curaçao, the crew of the Noble Voyager took the opportunity to engage in a beach cleanup during their free time. The local community warmly welcomed their efforts, appreciating the crew’s contribution to maintaining the island’s pristine beauty. The Noble Voyager’s crew exemplifies the difference that individuals can make, demonstrating that even small projects can positively impact both the environment and the community.
World Environment Day
On World Environment Day 2024, Noble employees shared their personal efforts to contribute to a healthier planet. From reducing single-use plastics and composting kitchen waste to volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center and sponsoring tree planting programs, each team member is making a difference. Together, their actions create a powerful collective impact for a more sustainable future.
Women’s Global Leadership Conference
Noble proudly sponsored the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC), the premier event for women in the energy sector, with two of its executives taking the stage. Caroline Alting, SVP of Operational Excellence and Sustainability, shared insights on leading with a technical mindset, while Jennie Howard, General Counsel, addressed the hidden challenges in leadership. Their contributions highlighted Noble’s commitment to empowering women in the energy industry and advancing leadership excellence.
The crew of the Noble Invincible achieved a remarkable fitness milestone by winning the 2024 Challenge Shield from RigRun®. Through fitness challenges, the RigRun® organization fosters teambuilding and friendly competition for offshore crew members. The Noble Invincible team’s victory was driven by participation and camaraderie, embodying the spirit of teamwork. Every competitor, regardless of fitness level, contributed to earning points and enhancing wellbeing.
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