Diversified Energy Demonstrates Innovation, Collaboration, and Responsibility in 2024 Sustainability Report
Methane intensity improves by ~13%, a 56% reduction since 2020
Improved personal safety performance across the Company, including a 30% reduction in TRIR from 2023
Activities contributed $1 Billion to state GDPs for a third consecutive year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) ("Diversified," "DEC," or the "Company") is proud to release its sixth annual Sustainability Report, Winning Through Collaboration, highlighting the Company's sustainability actions and achievements in 2024. As the champion of the strategy of managing proved, developed, producing (PDP) assets, Diversified is the only publicly traded company dedicated to this approach, leveraging operational scale, vertical integration, and a proprietary technology platform to drive efficiency and long-term value.
With Diversified's Smarter Asset Management approach to asset stewardship, combined with the inherent benefits of natural gas, the Company is well-positioned to meet modern energy challenges while delivering the reliable, lower-carbon energy needed to balance growing demand with innovation in energy supply. The report details Diversified's continued progress in advancing operational excellence, reducing environmental impacts, and enhancing employee safety. Key highlights include:
Protecting Our Environment
Reduced methane intensity by ~13% year-over-year to 0.7 MT CO2e per MMcfe; a 56% reduction as compared to 2020 baseline (1.6 MT CO2e per MMcfe)
459 pneumatic devices and pumps were eliminated or converted to non-emitting through the work of DEC's Pneumatics Task Force and individual field teams
Conducted 152,000 voluntary emission detection surveys; maintaining a ~98% no-leak rate company-wide on surveyed assets
Achieved a third consecutive year of Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP) Gold Standard
Supporting Our Employees
Improved personal safety performance with a 30% reduction in TRIR while simultaneously realizing a 52% reduction in contractors with a high TRIR score
Our 2024 motor vehicle incident rate was 0.34 incidents per miles driven, a 38% decrease from 2023 even as we increased our total number of miles driven by nearly 11%
Introduced new employee physical and mental wellness programs
Serving Our Communities
Contributed over $1 billion of economic impact to state GDPs through employment and operations for a third consecutive year
Strengthened community outreach efforts to include $2.1 million in community contributions, grants and support programs
More than 25% of community outreach was distributed to socio-economically disadvantaged geographic regions
Commenting on the report, CEO Rusty Hutson, Jr. said:
'Diversified Energy remains committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. In 2024, our OneDEC culture flourished, empowering our employees to drive innovation, collaborate, and share knowledge, turning ideas into real solutions. Our Sustainability Report highlights our focus on responsible operations, from reducing emissions to safely retiring wells, all while supporting communities and local economies. As the publicly traded PDP Champion, executing the differentiated strategy focused on improving currently producing assets, we are proud to be the , providing critically needed energy while leading the way in sustainability.'
View the 2024 Sustainability Report online at div.energy/sustainability/
For further information, please contact:
Diversified Energy Company PLC
Doug Kris
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Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
dkris@dgoc.comFTI Consulting
U.S. & UK Financial Public Relations
dec@fticonsulting.com
About Diversified Energy Company PLC
Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. Through our differentiated strategy, we acquire existing, long-life assets and invest in them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash flow, and generate shareholder value.Sign in to access your portfolio
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