Sustainable Energy Future
Powering progress: Noble’s drive to eliminate energy waste
From mindset to impact: sustainability in action
At Noble, sustainability is more than a goal – it’s a mindset that shapes how we operate. Our aspiration is clear: Eliminate energy waste onboard rigs.
This ambition aligns directly with Noble’s 2030 carbon intensity reduction target, in supporting low-carbon, cost-efficient well delivery.
A key element of our Sustainable Energy Mindset is proactive thinking about energy use in every task. Crews are encouraged to make data-driven decisions, leverage real-time insights, and embed energy efficiency into daily operations. This mindset aims to foster accountability and innovation, empowering teams to identify opportunities for improvement and share ideas through platforms like EnergyWise. By integrating sustainability into routine actions, energy efficiency can become second nature across operations.
To turn this mindset into measurable impact, Noble implemented the Energy Management System (EMS). This system embeds Sustainable Operational Practices into rig operations, combining behavioral changes, structured planning, and advanced technology. These practices are documented in Energy Management Plans (EMP), which provide rig-specific strategies to track fuel use, identify significant energy users (SEUs), and guide continual improvement.
Key initiatives and tools include:
A collaborative platform where crews share energy-saving ideas that are reviewed by Rig Sustainability Committees and implemented fleetwide.
Real-time advisory systems are designed to optimize engine count based on load, highlight idle equipment, and provide actionable insights for immediate crew response.
Programs such as air leak detection designed to prevent hidden energy losses and maintain operational efficiency.
The impact is clear:
Reducing energy waste not only improves efficiency but also contributes significantly to our greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals – supporting a 20% reduction in carbon intensity, (measured as CO₂e MT per contracted day) by 2030. Our initiatives, from optimizing equipment to encouraging crew-driven ideas, help move us closer to this target.
At Noble, sustainability is not an add-on, it’s integrated into how we work. By aligning operational excellence with environmental responsibility, we aim to build a future where energy efficiency drives performance and progress.
“The dashboards make it easy for us to see where we can cut unnecessary energy use. It’s satisfying to know that every adjustment we make can help Noble reduce emissions and operate more efficiently.”
— Adam Booth Assistant Rig Manager
Noble 2025 Sustainability Report
For a deeper dive, explore the full PDF report with more extensive insights and details.
