Environmental sustainability and protection are at the forefront of our operation. As a producer of helium and domestic natural gas producer, we recognise the importance of energy supply and power generation whilst managing our environmental impacts.
ESG Frameworks
We acknowledge that our operations may impact our natural environment and the communities where we operate. As responsible citizens of our communities, we strive towards mitigating adverse effects arising from our actions.
Renergen is aligned with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, which are designed to help avoid, mitigate, and manage risks and impacts as a way of doing business sustainably, including stakeholder engagement and disclosure obligations.
We further align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). The UNSDGs are integrated—they recognise that action in one area will affect outcomes in others and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Policies and Compliance
We abide by all laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate, including compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws, anti-trust laws, and anti-money laundering regulations. This is supported by our Code of Conduct and Ethics. Renergen’s commitment to responsible environmental management is outlined in our SHERQ Policy.
For the full list of our policies, procedures and practices that govern not only ESG, but everything we do, visit our Charters and Policies page.
GHG Emissions
Renergen calculates its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using a combination of Tier 1 and Tier 3 methods. The Tier 1 approach applies standard emission factors and formulas from Chapter 4, Volume 2 of the IPCC 2006 Guidelines. In contrast, the Tier 3 method involves direct measurements of gas flow and composition for more accurate emissions data.
Scope 3 emissions
Renergen has not yet finalised the development of a comprehensive Tier 3 emissions methodology – including boundary definitions under GHG Protocol Category 11 criteria, activity data assumptions for value chain partners, and calculation references aligned with ICMM guidance – as the current operational scale remains below nameplate capacity, precluding stabilisation of upstream/downstream relationships necessary for robust emissions inventory design in the absence of established ESG performance targets.
Venting from the Virginia Gas Plant
The Virginia Gas Plant uses Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) that release gas only under critical pressure. Venting flow rates are measured with PSV-installed flow meters and gas composition is analysed on-site to calculate emissions. Emissions from leaks, maintenance, or failures are estimated using a conservative mass balance from wellhead to storage.
Flaring from the Virginia Gas Plant
The pilot flame burns continuously to ignite the emergency flare when needed, with an average flow rate of 2.02 kg/h. Flow is measured at compressor stations, and gas composition is analysed on-site to calculate flare emissions using average values. A low-pressure flare also burns constantly, with its flow rate proportional to plant intake and gas composition based on plant specifications.