Advancing environmental and social performance through the supply chain

Examples of member action

• Equinor
• PETRONAS
• Aramco

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  3D printing: from science fiction to industrial reality

  Norway

  Equinor, in collaboration with innovative companies like Fieldnode and f3nice, utilises 3D printing to revolutionise spare parts production, reducing lead times, costs, and CO₂ emissions. Additive manufacturing is a method which builds materials layer by layer, offering flexibility and efficiency.

  Equinor’s work within digital supply network combines a digital inventory with local, on-demand manufacturing. Case examples illustrate the environmental benefits, such as reducing CO₂ emissions from 4.4 tons to 3.8 kg for when a 3D printed fan made it possible to extend lifetime of an electrical motor. Additionally, Equinor's partnership with Fieldmade showcases sustainable practices, using 100% recycled metal for 3D printing in a mobile 3D print microfactory. Notably, Equinor's projects demonstrate the technology's potential, reducing lead time, improving functionality, and giving access to obsolete parts. Equinor actually achieved a world record together with suppliers with the largest steel and metal object in the energy industry, 3 tons of steel and Inconel, and reduced lead time from 40 to 10 weeks. Moreover, on-site repairs using 3D printing improve safety and sustainability.

  The implementation of 3D printing creates new job opportunities and local hubs for production, fostering economic growth. Equinor's collaboration with industry leaders to develop a digital supply network further enhances supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Through these initiatives, Equinor pioneers the transformation of spare parts production, showcasing the transition of 3D printing from science fiction to industrial reality.

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  Championing sustainable practices in Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment sector

  Malaysia

  In 2024, recognising the role Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) suppliers play in enabling the energy transition, PETRONAS launched the PETRONAS Supplier Support Programme (PSSP) to support the integration of sustainability practices throughout its supply chain.

  PSSP will provide the necessary tools, capacity building and access to transition financing for Malaysia’s OGSE suppliers to increase the adoption and disclosure of sustainability practices, including greenhouse gas emissions management. There is also a specific focus on supporting small and medium enterprises who make up approximately 80% of the OGSE supply chain in Malaysia.

  The programme aims to accelerate suppliers’ sustainability journeys in support of Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap and enable them to meet the requirements of the government’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework.

  The PSSP is supported by Malaysia’s Joint Committee for Climate Change, Bursa Malaysia - Malaysia’s stock exchange, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei.

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  Archie Project - enhancing GHG emissions estimations

  Saudi Arabia

  As part of its commitment to sustainability and transparency in the energy sector, Aramco supports the Archie Initiative, a scientific project aimed at improving estimations of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhancing transparency in the global energy supply chain.

  This collaborative effort involves leading researchers, analysts, and industry experts collaborating to provide data on the carbon intensities of various energy sources. By employing widely accepted life cycle analysis methods, the Initiative facilitates a scientifically robust assessment of GHG emissions across different stages of the energy supply chain worldwide.

  Aramco's partnership with the Archie Initiative aims to foster a data-driven energy sector, enabling more informed and responsible energy choices for stakeholders and customers globally. This initiative has already analysed 4,100 oil fields across 96 countries, covering approximately 92% of global production.

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