Environmental

We deliver natural gas and natural gas liquids to meet the world’s growing demand for cleaner energy in an efficient and responsible manner. Our dedication to responsible environmental stewardship drives us to incorporate environmental considerations across all facets of our operations and business decision-making. Our Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) Policy serves as the cornerstone of our efforts, reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the environment.

2023 Performance Highlights

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

We strive to limit our environmental impact while working responsibly to fulfill our role in the energy value chain. Our midstream operations are fueling not only domestic energy needs but helping to meet the world’s increasing energy demand. We employ an integrated, cost-effective approach to manage and reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across our operations, including:

Optimizing operational efficiency
Implementing emission reduction best practices
Deploying advanced monitoring technologies to proactively identify and reduce methane emissions
Investing in low or no emission technologies, such as electric-driven compressors and air activated pneumatic devices
Evaluating complementary business opportunities that reduce emissions such as renewable energy and carbon capture
Reporting our GHG emissions to stakeholders annually

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Focusing on Methane

Methane makes up a significant part of our gathered natural gas and is the primary component of the processed natural gas delivered to downstream customers. Preventing methane loss is not only better for the environment, it has always been good business. Targa joined the EPA Natural Gas STAR program in 2000 and continued our work with their staff through methane regulation development and program evolution.

After careful consideration and with a focus on setting a meaningful target, we joined ONE Future in 2021, thus setting methane emissions intensity goals through our participation. Our methane reduction goals are:

Reduce methane emissions intensity to 0.08% for the Gathering and Boosting sector by 2025
Reduce methane emissions intensity to 0.11% for the Processing sector by 2025

Methane Management Plan

Since methane intensity is our key Sustainability goal, methane management is the main focus in our overall GHG mitigation strategy. Executive Management drives the focus and investment in our Methane Management Plan including the following key aspects:

Minimizing Gas Loss
Achieving Goals
Building Knowledge
Leveraging Advanced Technology
Applying Solutions

Our Approach to Reducing Flared Volumes

Targa’s commitment to responsible operations is reflected in our efforts to proactively limit unplanned flaring and venting. This multi-faceted approach includes strategic planning, collaboration with stakeholders, strong asset integrity and maintenance programs, and implementing effective combustion techniques. Together, these efforts aim to minimize flared gas volumes while maintaining the operational safety and integrity of our assets.

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