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EO100™ Renewable Energy Certification Now Recognized Under the I-REC Standard

May 20, 2025

EO100™ Renewable Energy Certification Now Recognized Under the I-REC Standard We’re proud to share a meaningful step forward in advancing responsible renewable energy development: Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Renewable Energy Project Standards are now a recognized label under the International Tracking Standard Foundation’s International Renewable Energy Credit (I-REC) system. This recognition makes our high environmental, social,…

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Exciting Updates on the EO100 Supplements for Wind and Solar

May 14, 2025

Exciting Updates on the EO100 Supplements for Wind and Solar It has been a busy and productive few months for the EO100 Standard in the renewables space, and we are excited to share a few highlights! Since publishing the EO100 Supplements for Wind and Solar in August 2024, the EO team has been actively raising…

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Veren’s Gold Creek and Karr Assets Certified to EO100™ Standard

April 17, 2025

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that on December 19, 2024, Veren Inc. Gold Creek and Karr Assets located in the Alberta province in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, received certification under the Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for onshore natural gas production, for the period of December 2024 to December 2025, as assessed by Assessment Body…

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PETRONAS Canada Assets in Northeast BC Reverified to EO100™ Standard

March 18, 2025

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that in December 2024, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd. (“PETRONAS Canada”) assets near Fort St. John, British Columbia, the North Montney Joint Venture Assets, have been re-verified under the Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Onshore Natural Gas Production, for the period of December 2024 to December 2025, as assessed by…

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How Certification Supports Responsible and Sustainable Renewables Growth

February 28, 2025

How Certification Supports Responsible and Sustainable Renewables Growth As the global energy transition accelerates to achieve ambitious climate targets, the need for responsible and sustainable renewable energy development has never been greater. While the benefits of renewables in reducing carbon emissions are clear, the sector faces growing scrutiny over its broader environmental, social, and governance…

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Northeast Natural Energy’s Monongalia County Operations Achieves Recertification to the EO100™ Standard

February 25, 2025

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on October 28, 2021, and subsequently reverified in October 2022 and 2023, Northeast Natural Energy‘s Monongalia County Operations has been Recertified as of October 28, 2024. The recertification of the site’s EO100™ Certificate was undertaken by Assessor Responsible Energy Solutions, LLC. To see the latest summary report for Northeast…

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Vermilion Energy’s Mica Assets certified to EO100™ Standard

February 14, 2025

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that on December 16, 2024, Vermilion Energy Inc. Mica Assets straddling the Alberta and British Columbia provincial border in Canada, in the area known as the Peace River Arch, received certification under the Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for onshore natural gas production, for the period of December 2024 to…

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EQT Corporation’s Greene and Washington Counties – Pennsylvania Achieves Recertification to the EO100™ Standard

February 4, 2025

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on November 30, 2021, and subsequently reverified in November 2022 and 2023, EQT Corporation‘s Greene and Washington Counties – Pennsylvania has been Recertified as of November 30, 2024. The recertification of the site’s EO100™ Certificate was undertaken by Assessor Responsible Energy Solutions, LLC. To see the latest summary…

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Seneca Resources Company Pennsylvania Operations Achieves Recertification to the EO100™ Standard

January 30, 2025

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on December 20, 2021, and subsequently reverified in December 2022 and 2023, Seneca Resources Company, LLC Pennsylvania Operations has been Recertified as of December 20, 2024. The recertification of the site’s EO100™ Certificate was undertaken by Assessor Sustrio Advisors. To see the latest summary report for Seneca Resources Company’s Pennsylvania…

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Vermilion Energy’s West Pembina Operations Achieves Recertification to the EO100™ Standard

November 29, 2024

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on September 30, 2021, and subsequently reverified in September 2022 and 2023, Vermilion Energy Inc. West Pembina Operations has been Recertified as of September 30, 2024. The recertification of the site’s EO100™ Certificate was undertaken by Assessor Impact Resolutions Ltd. To see the latest summary report for Vermilion Energy’s West Pembina Operations, click…

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Equitable Origin Shapes the Conversation of the Methane Mitigation Canada Summit

November 19, 2024

As methane regulations become progressively tighter and new greenwashing legislation reshapes Canadian energy company disclosures, Equitable Origin’s Director of Energy, Jennifer Turner co-chaired the Methane Mitigation Canada Summit hosted by International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC) in Calgary on October 1-2nd. The Summit helped bring our insights from the frontline of certification and ESG to…

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Celebrating Excellence: Pacific Canbriam Energy reaches new heights in EO100™ Certification

November 4, 2024

After having received their first initial EO100™ Certification in 2021, Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited’s (“Pacific Canbriam Energy”) Northeast British Columbia Montney Project has achieved Re-Certification for the period covering August 31, 2024-2025. Pacific Canbriam Energy’s performance relative to the EO100™ standard was independently assessed by Impact Resolutions, Ltd. To see a summary report, click here. For Pacific Canbriam…

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National Fuel Gas Company Continues Peer Leading Sustainability Initiatives Through EO100™ and MiQ Programs

November 1, 2024

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on September 21, 2023 National Fuel Gas Midstream LLC (“NFG Midstream”) has been reverified for the period covering September 21, 2024-2025. NFG Midstream’s performance relative to the EO100™ standard was independently assessed by Sustrio Advisors. To see a summary report, click here. For NFG Midstream’s announcement, please read…

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EO Seeks: EO100™ Program Assistant

August 23, 2024

Apply to Join our Team this Fall! The EO100™ Program Assistant will join our EO100™ Standard and Certification Program, a team working to scale up the benefits and impact of the world’s first multistakeholder, independent, voluntary standards and third-party certification system for the Energy sector. Today, EO certification covers over 15% of US and Canadian natural gas…

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Equitable Origin Participates in Methane Mitigation Summit in Texas

June 20, 2024

Equitable Origin’s EO100 Team recently took part in IQPC’s Methane Mitigation Summit Series for Technology & Innovation in Austin, Texas, in June 2024. Approximately 400 oil and gas operators, NGOs, regulators, academics, and technology providers came together to discuss best practices to measure, monitor and mitigate methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The…

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EO Certified Gas Supply – Énergir L.P. Request for Proposals

Following up on its RFI, Énergir L.P. (“Énergir”) is inviting suppliers to submit proposals for variable firm gas supply from EO100TM certified sites by June 25, 2024. Énergir invites interested suppliers to submit their offers, which could be divided into multiple tranches. Proposals should be submitted via email to Énergir by clicking here, before 9:00 am…

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EO100™ Featured in new Rystad Report on Natural Gas Certification

June 19, 2024

While natural gas certification was slow to be adopted in the late 2010s, a new Report from Rystad Energy  shows that an inflection point has been reached in 2021-2023, with certification now accounting for some 30% of US and Canadian production, and over half of production in key basins. ‘Certified Gas: The Past, Present and…

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EO Renewable Energy Panel discusses New Standards

Equitable Origin (EO) is expanding coverage of Energy Project types under the EO100™ Certification to include Onshore Wind and Solar projects. All major infrastructure projects generate impacts and benefits. EO100™ Certification seeks to differentiate and reward better environmental, social and governance performance by Energy projects. EO’s new Technical Supplements have been in development for over…

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EO100™ Certification Expiry Notice – Pipestone (Strathcona) Montney Development Site

February 27, 2024

On Oct. 3, 2023 Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) acquired Pipestone Energy Corporation (“Pipestone”). This acquisition includes Pipestone’s Montney Development Site located in Wembley, Alberta, Canada covering 90,000 net acres in the Montney formation. The Montney Development Site was initially certified to the Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy on 23 December 2021 and re-verified…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for ARC Resources Assets

February 22, 2024

Equitable Origin is pleased to share that 100% of ARC Resources Ltd. (ARC Resources) assets across three Certified Units have been reverified to the EO100 Standard for the period covering December 20, 2023-December 20, 2024. The reverified assets consist of ARC Resources’ Kakwa Asset, Northeast British Columbia Assets, and Ante Creek Asset. The reverification of…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Haynesville

February 6, 2024

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on December 15, 2021, Chesapeake Energy Corporations‘ Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Haynesville has been reverified for the period covering December 15, 2023-December 15, 2024. The reverification of the site’s EO100™ Certification was undertaken by Responsible Energy Solutions, LLC. To see the latest summary report for Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Haynesville,…

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EO100™ 2023 Year in Review and Outlook

January 19, 2024

2023 was a year of significant growth and transition for Equitable Origin (EO). As of late December, Assessors had certified 13 companies across 17 sites, covering over 15 billion cubic feet per day of gas, or roughly 15% of US and Canadian production. This is a doubling of scale and impact from last year at…

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Seneca Resources Company achieves Grade “A” EO100™ Reverification for 100% of its Operations

January 10, 2024

On December 20, 2023 Seneca Resources Company, LLC (“Seneca”) was recognized for its continued ESG leadership with the independent reverification of 100% of its assets, for its Pennsylvania Operations, under the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. To see the summary report for Seneca’s Pennsylvania Operations, please click here. Seneca’s formal announcement can be found…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for Crew Energy’s Northeast British Columbia Development

December 20, 2023

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on August 24, 2022, Crew Energy‘s Northeast British Columbia Development has been reverified for the period covering August 24, 2023-August 24, 2024. The reverification of the site’s EO100™ Certification was undertaken by Assessor AECOM Canada Ltd. To see the latest summary report for Crew Energy’s Northeast British Columbia Development,…

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PETRONAS Canada assets in North East BC certified to EO100™ Standard

December 13, 2023

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that in December 2023, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd. (“PETRONAS Canada”) assets near Fort St. John, British Columbia, received certification under the Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for onshore natural gas production, for the period of December 2023 to December 2024, as assessed by Assessment Body Impact Resolutions, Ltd. To see…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for EQT Corporations’ Greene and Washington Counties-Pennsylvania

December 8, 2023

It is Equitable Origin’s honor to share that, after having received their initial EO100™ Certification on November 30, 2021, EQT Corporations’ Greene and Washington Counties-Pennsylvania has been reverified for the period covering November 30, 2023-November 30, 2024.  EQT Corporation received its first letter grade under Equitable Origin’s updated grading schematic, and its journey through continuous…

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Northeast Natural Energy West Virginia Assets Recognized for outstanding ESG Performance

November 30, 2023

Equitable Origin congratulates Northeast Natural Energy on achieving an “A” Letter grade for the outstanding ESG performance of its Monongalia County Operations, relative to the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development as assessed by Responsible Energy Solutions, LLC. These operations are the first in North America to achieve this level of performance this year. The US pioneer…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for Hammerhead Energy’s Gold Creek and Karr Assets

November 22, 2023

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on December 19, 2022, Hammerhead Energy Inc.‘s Gold Creek and Karr Assets have been reverified for the period covering November 16, 2023-November 16, 2024. The reverification of the site’s EO100™ Certification was undertaken by Assessor Impact Resolutions Ltd. To see the latest summary report for Hammerhead Energy’s Gold Creek…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for Vermilion Energy’s West Pembina Operations

October 31, 2023

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on September 30, 2021, Vermilion Energy Inc. West Pembina Operations have been reverified for the period covering September 30, 2023-September 30, 2024. The second-year reverification of the site’s EO100™ Certification was undertaken by Assessor Impact Resolutions Ltd. To see the latest summary report for Vermilion Energy’s West Pembina Operations,…

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ERM finds EO100™ Program as Energy Initiative with most Breadth

October 19, 2023

Leading consultancy ERM, on behalf of the Natural Gas Supply Collaborative  (NGSC) of leading North American Gas Utilities, has compared the components of the three primary natural gas certification programs on the market: Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard, MiQ’s Standard for Methane Emissions Performance, and Project Canary’s TrustWell™ Standard. The report compares these standards across six…

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Highwood’s most Recent Report, Highlights Equitable Origin’s Strengths

Highwood Emissions Management Inc. (“Highwood”) released its 2023 edition of their popular report, An Overview of Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry. This third edition updates existing and new programs, totaling 24 voluntary initiatives now available to the energy industry across the supply chain. New developments are highlighted as well as…

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100% of NFG Midstream’s Assets achieve EO100 certification – First midstream assets in the world to achieve EO100™ Certification

On September 21, 2023 National Fuel Gas Midstream LLC (“NFG Midstream”) was recognized for its ESG leadership with independent certification of 100% of its assets, across 5 counties in Pennsylvania, under the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. NFG Midstream becomes the first midstream company globally to achieve this distinction. NFG Midstream’s performance relative to…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for Equinor US’s Appalachia Ohio Operations

September 29, 2023

It is Equitable Origin’s honor to share that, after having received their initial EO100™ Certification on September 1, 2022,  Equinor USA Onshore Properties Inc. Appalachia Ohio Operations has been reverified for the period covering September 1, 2023-September 1, 2024.  Equinor USA Onshore Properties Inc. received its first letter grade under Equitable Origin’s updated grading schematic, and its…

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Canadian to head world’s leading Natural Gas Certification Body

September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023 Calgary – Equitable Origin’s Board of Directors announced today at the World Petroleum Congress that it has appointed Canadian climate innovation champion Jason Switzer as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Equitable Origin advances market-based mechanisms to incent leadership in responsible energy development, and to support Indigenous rights. Today, natural gas certified…

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EO100™ Certificate newly Reverified for Pacific Canbriam Energy’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project

September 1, 2023

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification on July 30, 2021, Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project has been reverified for the period covering July 30, 2023-July 30, 2024, with the certifiable unit receiving a letter grade of ‘B’. The second year reverification of the site’s EO100™ Certification was assessed by Impact…

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Chesapeake achieves Grade “A” MIQ and Grade “A-” EO100™ Reverification for Marcellus Operations

July 17, 2023

We are pleased to share that, as of June 2023, Chesapeake Energy Corporation‘s Marcellus site was re-verified under the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. The Marcellus site is jointly certified by Equitable Origin and MiQ. Chesapeake received a Grade “A” in MiQ and a grade “A-” in EO100™ Reverification. Chesapeake Energy Corporation is now the first producer to…

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Equitable Origin Welcomes Latest Round of EO-Approved Assessors

June 27, 2023

Equitable Origin is proud to welcome GLJ ,  EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, and Red Tree Consulting to our list of approved assessors. We would also like to welcome new assessors from Greenpath Energy and Environmental Standards. Congratulations to everyone who has completed the latest round of EO100 Assessor Training and joined our growing list of…

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Equitable Origin Welcomes New Board Member, Steve Saddleback

April 27, 2023

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to our Board of Directors this year. We are glad to welcome onboard, Steve Saddleback! Steve Saddleback is a member of the Samson Cree Nation located in Maskwacis, Alberta, Treaty Six Territory. He is the Director of the National Energy Business Centre of…

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Equitable Origin Welcomes new Energy Director, Jennifer Turner

April 18, 2023

It is Equitable Origin’s immense pleasure to welcome onboard and introduce the latest addition to the EO team; our new Energy Director, Jennifer Turner! Jen works to support energy transition while ensuring that remaining fossil fuel development is done in a better way. As Energy Director, Jen leads the EO100 Certification Program, contributes to organizational…

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DUG Haynesville 2023 – Recap & Reflections

April 14, 2023

Equitable Origin’s Senior Sustainability Advisor, Corey Jordan, attended Hart Energy’s 2023 DUG Haynesville Conference in Shreveport, LA on March 28th and 29th. I have attended several DUG conferences over the years. Every time I attend, the experience exceeds my expectations and provides a little something extra. This conference was much the same.  I expected to…

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CERAWeek 2023 – Recap & Reflections

April 4, 2023

Equitable Origin’s Senior Sustainability Advisor, Corey Jordan, attended S&P Global’s CERAWeek, one of the most prestigious annual gatherings of senior energy industry executives, investors and government officials, in Houston, Texas last month.  As a first-time attendee of CERAWeek, I found it impressive how S&P orchestrated a seemingly focused conference given the diversity of the themes…

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Regulatory Pathways for Advancing Low-Carbon Gas Resources – AGF

February 21, 2023

In an American Gas Foundation (AGF) Study prepared by Concentric Energy Advisors, the consulting group was engaged by the AGF to assess enabling policies that could be used to establish regulatory frameworks for incentivizing the production and use of low-carbon gas resources at scale to achieve environmental, waste management, economic development, and other objectives. The…

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ARC Resources achieves 100 per cent certification of production in 2022 – largest Canadian certified production base

February 13, 2023

As of December 2022, ARC Resources Ltd. achieved certification of its Ante Creek asset under the EO100™ Standard. With this certification, ARC’s full natural gas production asset base is certified to EO100, the largest certified production base in Canada. The site’s EO100™ Certification was undertaken by Assessor Impact Resolutions Ltd. To see the summary report…

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EO100™ Addendum A and Addendum B updated to Final Versions

January 31, 2023

Equitable Origin announces that the updated and final versions of the EO100™ Addendum A: Greenhouse Gas Intensity Quantification Methodology and the EO100™ Addendum B: Key Performance Indicators for Public Disclosure are now available within the links provided here as well as under the Standards tab on our website, www.energystandards.org. In EO100™ Addendum A: Greenhouse Gas…

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Equitable Origin Position Announcement: Energy Program Director

January 23, 2023

Equitable Origin is seeking a Energy Program Director. Equitable Origin is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization incorporated in the United States with operations throughout North America, South America and Europe. Equitable Origin partners with business, government and communities to support transparent, sustainable and equitable energy development that benefits all stakeholders. Equitable Origin was founded over a…

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Hammerhead Resources Inc. Achieves Certification under the EO100™ Standard

January 20, 2023

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that in December 2022, Hammerhead Resources Inc. (“Hammerhead” or the “Company”)  received certification under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for its onshore natural gas production at its Gold Creek and Karr assets, located in the Montney formation of Western Canada’s Deep Basin. The site’s EO100™ Certification was assessed by Impact…

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Equitable Origin Welcomes New Board Members

January 12, 2023

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that two new members joined our Board of Directors last year. Coming from civil society and business, the new members bring decades of experience and leadership in human rights; socially responsible investment; energy markets; and sustainable development to our organization. The new board members are: Lamé Verre, Head of…

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Gas Pathways Webinar: Independent Certified Gas with Equitable Origin and MiQ

October 4, 2022

An Alliance Ensuring the Future of Credible, Marketable Differentiated Commodity. Trillions of cubic feet of natural gas are now certified with most of those volumes certified by Equitable Origin and MiQ. As momentum for certified gas continues to increase, the vital role of a truly independent standard, by certifiers with no financial interest in the…

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Equitable Origin Position Announcement: EO100™ Senior Sustainability Advisor

October 3, 2022

Come and join a ground-breaking, passionate team of change makers at Equitable Origin. Our vision is a just energy transition where energy and natural resource development is carried out responsibly and creates benefits for all stakeholders. Equitable Origin is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization incorporated in the United States with operations throughout North America, South America…

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Equinor US gas certified responsibly produced by Equitable Origin

September 29, 2022

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that in September 2022, Equinor US (EQNR) received certification under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Responsible Development for its onshore natural gas production in the Appalachian Basin of Ohio in the United States. The site’s EO100™ Certification was assessed by Responsible Energy Solutions, LLC. To see the latest summary…

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Crew Energy Achieves Certification under the EO100™ Standard

September 21, 2022

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that in August 2022, Crew Energy Inc. (TSX: CR; OTCQB: CWEGF) received certification under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for its Northeast British Columbia Development in Canada. This results in approximately 180 million cubic feet of natural gas per day (MMcf/d) that is independently certified. The site’s EO100™ Certification was…

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EO100™ Addendum B: Key Performance Indicators for Public Disclosure (DRAFT FOR REVIEW)

August 19, 2022

Download the EO100™ Addendum B: Key Performance Indicators for Public Disclosure The EO100™ Addendum B: Key Performance Indicators for Public Disclosure is currently a Draft for Review. Equitable Origin is releasing the Key Performance Indicators for Public Disclosure, a supplement to the overarching EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. Voluntary standards can play a role in…

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Highwood’s Latest Report details continued Rise of Natural Gas Certification

August 12, 2022

Highwood Emissions Management Inc. (“Highwood”) released its 2022 edition of their popular report, An Overview of Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry. The report surveyed 24 voluntary initiatives available to the oil and gas industry, revealing explosive growth in volumes of certified natural gas – more than 100-fold since 2021, with trillions…

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EO100™ Technical Supplement EO100.3: Natural Gas Transmission & Storage (DRAFT FOR REVIEW)

August 11, 2022

Download the EO100™ Technical Supplement EO100.3: Natural Gas Transmission & Storage The EO100™ Technical Supplement EO100.3: Natural Gas Transmission & Storage is currently a Draft for Review. Operators seeking certification for purely the transmission & storage segments of the natural gas value chain are assessed against the EO100TM Technical Supplement for Natural Gas Transmission &…

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EO100™ Addendum A: Greenhouse Gas Intensity Quantification Methodology (DRAFT FOR REVIEW)

Download the EO100™ Addendum A: Greenhouse Gas Intensity Quantification Methodology Addendum A: Greenhouse Gas Intensity Quantification Methodology is currently a Draft for Review. With the urgency of climate change action needed, there is increasing interest from investors, natural gas buyers (utilities, distributors, LNG purchasers, hydrogen producers), and governments to be able to quantify the carbon intensity…

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Equitable Origin joins OGCI’s Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions pledge

August 9, 2022

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that its has joined The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s (OGCI) Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions initiative. OGCI has secured the support of 17 companies for its Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions pledge, alongside its 15 signatories, as of July 14, 2022. OGCI, which includes 12 of the world’s…

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Natural Gas World & EO co-host “ESG Certification: Pathway to an Equitable Future” Webinar

August 5, 2022

Natural Gas World (NGW) and Equitable Origin have come together to host an exciting new webinar via NGW’s Gas Pathways platform. “ESG Certification: Pathway to an Equitable Future” is a webinar that will feature Soledad Mills (CEO, Equitable Origin), Vincent Regnault (Executive Director, Gas Supply and Development of Renewable Gases, Énergir), and Marie Jurcevic (Sustainability…

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EO Welcomes Latest Round of Both New and Expanding Independent Assessment Bodies

August 3, 2022

Following the completion of the latest round of EO100™ Assessor Training Equitable Origin (EO) is excited to announce the addition of both new assessment bodies, as well as the further growth of existing assessment bodies. EO welcomes Tannas Conservations Services Ltd., Corvus Consulting Inc., Aptus Sustainability Inc., and Sustrio ESG Advisors Inc. as the latest…

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EO100™ Certificate Reverified for Pacific Canbriam Energy’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project

July 12, 2022

After having received their initial EO100™ Certification last year, as of July 30, 2021, Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project status has been reverified for the period covering July 30, 2022-July 30, 2023. The second year reverification of the site’s EO100™ Certification was undertaken by Assessor Impact Resolutions Ltd. To see the…

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Position Announcement: Operations Manager

June 24, 2022

Come and join a ground-breaking, passionate team of change makers at Equitable Origin. Our vision is a just energy transition where energy and natural resource development is carried out responsibly and creates benefits for all stakeholders. Responsibilities: Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of EO’s administrative, human…

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What does it mean to be EO100™ Certified?

June 22, 2022

What does certification to a reputable independent third-party standard mean? As more interest builds from natural gas producers, buyers, investors and financiers, we would like to clarify what certification to the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development offers and what it does not.  The EO100™ certification is a broad evaluation against all areas of environment,…

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ARC Resources Ltd. Achieves EO100™ Certification for its Greater Dawson and Sunrise British Columbia Assets

May 5, 2022

• ARC Resources Ltd. Holds the largest volume of independently certified gas in Canada  • New certification of ARC’s Greater Dawson and Sunrise British Columbia site increases ARC’s certification holdings to over 95% of operations  In April 2022, ARC received certification under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for its northeast BC assets, including Greater Dawson and…

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Bloom Energy Transacts to Purchase a 2-Year Supply of Certified Gas from EQT for US Fuel Cell Fleet

May 4, 2022

In an important development indicating the increasing demand and marketability of independently certified gas, Bloom Energy is converting its U.S. fleet of fuel cell installations to use independently certified natural gas to support responsible energy production leading to a demonstrated reduction of harmful methane emissions stemming from upstream natural gas production. Following Bloom Energy’s commitment…

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Our Partnership with MiQ

March 29, 2022

We’re proud to work in partnership with MiQ to jointly certify natural gas based on both methane emissions and wider ESG metrics.  As two non-profit corporations with similar missions and purpose of using voluntary standards to incentivize improvements in industry performance and accountability, partnering together was a natural fit. Both certification standards are: ✅ Independent…

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EO100™ Certification Expands to Midstream Operations

February 10, 2022

The EO100™ Certification program, with its emphasis on the entire spectrum of ESG concerns, has spread across the natural gas production segment in North America. It has promoted responsible energy operations and recognized producers that are exceeding industry best practices. However, there are significant social and environmental impacts throughout the natural gas value chain, and…

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Independently Certified Gas in Legislation

February 7, 2022

Demand for independent third-party certification of responsibly sourced hydrocarbons continues to grow due to several drivers: public and private investor pressure, the demand for a differentiated product by the users and consumers of gas and light oil, and the potential for producers to receive a premium to index for their product. Given this backdrop, we…

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Pipestone Energy Corp. Announces Equitable Origin Certification

January 20, 2022

Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2022 — Pipestone Energy Corp. (“Pipestone” or the “Company”) today announced it has achieved independent certification of all its production from its world class Pipestone Wembley asset under the Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard . The certified unit is in the Montney formation, located west of Grande Prairie, Alberta, covering more than…

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EQT Obtains Equitable Origin and MiQ Certifications of a Majority of its Natural Gas

January 13, 2022

EQT Corporation has certified a majority of its natural gas under both the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development, which focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, and MiQ methane standard. EQT’s certified natural gas production now comprises 4.5% of all natural gas produced in the U.S., making EQT not only the nation’s largest…

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Seneca Resources Achieves Certification of its Appalachian Natural Gas Production under the Equitable Origin Standard

January 11, 2022

Seneca Resources Company, LLC (Seneca), the Exploration and Production segment of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) (National Fuel or the Company), announced it has achieved certification of 100% of its Appalachian natural gas production, over 1 billion cubic feet of daily gross production, under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development, a series…

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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Achieves Grade “A” MiQ and EO100™ Certification For Its Legacy Haynesville Shale Operations

December 20, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY, December 21, 2021 – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHK) is the first company to certify Haynesville natural gas operations jointly under the MiQ methane standard, and the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development, which covers a broad range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The certification includes Chesapeake’s legacy Haynesville Shale operations with…

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The EO100™ Standard: Independent, Transparent, Comprehensive, and Robust

December 9, 2021

The certification of natural gas is a critical business strategy to demonstrate to all stakeholders  – employees, communities, investors, buyers, and LNG offtakers –  that operators along the natural gas value chain are operating in an environmentally and socially conscious manner.  As certification increases in strategic importance, there is an increase in demand for a…

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Why Does Equitable Origin Use Independent Assessors?

November 19, 2021

Equitable Origin (EO) is excited to announce the addition of new assessment bodies, Environmental Standards and Impact Resolutions, as well as new assessors from Geosyntec, Greenpath Energy, Keefer Ecological Services, and Responsible Energy Solutions. All approved assessors must meet EO requirements for experience and attend extensive training to be accepted as a qualified assessor for…

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Northeast Natural Energy announces it has achieved certification through the Equitable Origin EO100TM Standard

November 8, 2021

Northeast Natural Energy (NNE) today announced it is the first natural gas producer in the United States to achieve independent certification of natural gas production under the EO100™ Standard  for Responsible Energy Development. NNE is a privately owned company founded in 2009 which is headquartered in  Charleston, WV with operations focused exclusively on dry natural…

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Vermilion Energy Inc.’s West Pembina Site Achieves EO100™ Certification

November 2, 2021

Equitable Origin is delighted to announce that Vermilion Energy Inc.’s West Pembina Site: Carrot Creek, Granada and Eta Lake in Alberta is EO100™ Certified. Vermilion is the third producer of natural gas in Canada to have achieved this rigorous certification, which is based on an independent assessment of performance targets within five Environment, Social and…

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Seneca Resources Announces Commitment to Seek Certification of its Appalachian Natural Gas Production under the Equitable Origin Standard

September 7, 2021

Seneca Resources Company, LLC (Seneca), the Exploration and Production segment of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) (National Fuel or the Company), announced its commitment to seek certification of 100% of its Appalachian natural gas production under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development, a set of rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance…

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Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited’s Montney Site Achieves EO100™ Certification; First-Ever to Employ Digital Registry Tracking Gas Origin

August 30, 2021

Equitable Origin is delighted to announce that Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited’s Northeast British Columbia Montney Project has become the second EO100™ certified site in Canada. Pacific Canbriam was awarded the EO100TM Standard Certification after it demonstrated to independent Assessor  it had met or exceeded performance targets in five areas: corporate governance and ethics; social impacts,…

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Position Announcement: EO100™ Program Manager – Business Development

August 23, 2021

Equitable Origin is seeking a Program Manager-Business Development in the US to oversee the fast-growing EO100™ Certification Program. The EO100™ Program Manager will work with Equitable Origin’s CEO and Equitable Origin’s Director to support the EO100TM Standard and Certification for natural gas in the United States. Please see the job posting below for more information….

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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Announces Commitment to Seek Equitable Origin and MiQ Certification

July 14, 2021

  Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced a new collaboration with MiQ and Equitable Origin to begin independent certification of its natural gas production under the MiQ methane standard and the EO100TM Standard for Responsible Energy Development, which covers a broad range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Soledad Mills, CEO, Equitable Origin, commented: “We…

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: EO100™ Technical Supplement on Natural Gas Open For Public Comment

EO100™ Technical Supplement Update We welcome your feedback on the standard! Equitable Origin is updating the EO100™ Technical Supplement – Onshore Natural Gas Production, a supplement to the overarching EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. The following proposed Performance Targets (PTs) are divided into levels 1, 2, and 3. PT1 reflects meeting the industry standard,…

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Webinar: EO100™ Technical Supplement Update

July 6, 2021

Equitable Origin Webinar: Technical Supplement Update   Wednesday, 14 July 2021 3:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM CST/1:00 PM MDT)   The Equitable Origin certification program is growing and we need your help! Join us to discuss and give feedback on proposed updates to the EO100™ Technical Supplement – Onshore Natural Gas Production. You will have the…

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Equitable Origin Announces New EO100™ Approved Assessors

June 17, 2021

  As the EO100™ program continues to grow across the US and Canada, Equitable Origin is pleased to announce that it has approved and trained new assessors to carry out certification assessments. In the US, we welcome assessors from Acorn International and Geosyntec Consultants. In Canada, assessors from AECOM are joining the program. Current assessment…

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Equitable Origin Position Announcement: Finance and Human Resources Coordinator – Part time

June 4, 2021

Equitable Origin is seeking a Finance and Human Resources Coordinator (Part-Time) based in the US. Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for assuring the integrity and implementation of accounting, internal control systems and financial structures in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and corporate procedures. This position is also responsible for establishing and…

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Equitable Origin Position Announcement: EO100™ U.S. Program Manager

  Equitable Origin is seeking a Program Manager in the US to oversee the fast-growing EO100™ Certification Program. The EO100™ U.S. Program Manager will work with Equitable Origin’s CEO and Equitable Origin’s Director to support the EO100TM Standard and Certification for natural gas in the United States. Please see the job posting below for more…

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NNE Announces Commitment to Seek Independent Certification of all Natural Gas Production under Equitable Origin and MiQ Standards

April 28, 2021

Northeast Natural Energy (NNE) announced it will seek certification under Equitable Origin’s EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development that covers a broad range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and the MiQ methane standard. Soledad Mills, CEO, Equitable Origin commented: “NNE is a forward-thinking company with a commitment to operating to high standards. We…

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Énergir Commits to Purchase All Natural Gas from EO100™ Certified Sources by 2030

March 24, 2021

Énergir, Québec’s main natural gas distributor, committed to purchase 100% of its fossil natural gas supplies through sources certified by the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development as part of the company’s Responsible Procurement of Natural Gas Initiative. For more information on Énergir’s Responsible Procurement of Natural Gas Initiative, download the Climate Resiliency Report.

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Seven Generations 2020 Assessment Available

Seven Generations Energy (7G), an energy producer dedicated to responsible development in Alberta, Canada, has received its annual assessment for the Kakwa River Project that was certified in 2019. The assessment concluded that Seven Generations had succeeded in meeting or partially meeting all the applicable Level 1 Performance Targets. Seven Generations improved their scores under all…

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Vermont Gas Systems (VGS) Announces Purchase of EO100™-Certified Natural Gas

December 28, 2020

  Last month, Vermont Gas Systems (VGS), a U.S.-based natural gas distributor announced it has added certified, responsibly developed thermal energy into its system that serves more than 53,000 homes and businesses in Vermont. As part of its overall supply, VGS is purchasing the Equitable Origin EO100™ certified natural gas from Seven Generations Energy (7G), an energy producer…

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Responsible Energy Solutions Becomes Equitable Origin-Approved Assessor

April 16, 2020

Equitable Origin is pleased to announce Responsible Energy Solutions as an approved assessor to conduct certification assessments against the EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. Responsible Energy Solutions (RES) is an energy consultancy dedicated to helping companies create tangible value through environmental excellence. Recent work includes consultation with an international oil and gas pipeline organization on…

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New Standard Achieved in High-ESG, Transparent Natural Gas Development and Procurement

February 10, 2020

  Calgary, February 10, 2020 – Seven Generations Energy Ltd. (7G) and Québec’s main natural gas distributor, Énergir s.e.c. (Énergir), have entered into a responsible natural gas supply agreement governed by the EO100™ Standard . Globally, this is the first transaction executed under the EO100™ framework and establishes a new standard for transparency across the…

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Love it or Hate it, We Want to Make Fracking More Responsible

March 16, 2015

Diagram of a shale gas extraction operation using hydraulic fracturing (fracking). (image: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). Say the word “fracking” to anyone who has heard it before, and you are likely to get a big reaction. To most, fracking is either the key to unlocking energy independence and an economic blessing or a pathway to…

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