Asset Impact releases new forward-looking asset-level indicators covering the midstream segment of the oil and gas sector, enabling banks to better assess transition risk across the entire O&G value chain.

Key figures

• 903 direct owners (879 owning active pipelines in 2025)  
• 2058 oil, gas, and multipurpose pipeline infrastructures (with 1992 active in 2025)

The new sector focuses on pipeline infrastructure, spanning oil, gas, and multipurpose systems, linking asset-level emissions to listed and unlisted companies. Built using data from Global Energy Monitor and emissions estimates from OCI+ based on OPGEE and PRELIM complemented by IPCC and GREET models, the dataset captures CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O emissions and classifies pipelines by fluid transported.

With company structure updated quarterly and asset characteristics annually, the indicators offer forward-looking insights to support climate alignment, risk management, and client engagement. Banks can use the dataset to benchmark emissions performance, flag high-risk operators (e.g. those with frequent leaks), and adapt financing decisions.

With midstream now integrated, Asset Impact delivers a near complete, bottom-up view of oil and gas emissions, empowering banks to proactively manage transition risk and credibly align lending with 1.5°C scenarios.

A differentiated approach to climate data

What sets Asset Impact apart is its asset-based methodology: data is mapped from the physical economy up to securities and portfolios, rather than relying on top-down estimations or company self-reporting. This enables improved comparability, enhanced transparency, and straightforward compatibility with regulatory frameworks like the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The indicators are designed to be plug-and-play for integration into banks’ financed emissions workflows, risk assessments, and target-setting tools. They cover both integrated and pure-play midstream operators, offering flexibility and precision for users managing complex, global portfolios.

“Pipelines often escape scrutiny, but they can quietly lock in emissions for decades. With the addition of midstream pipelines, investors and lenders can now evaluate emissions performance and transition strategies across the full oil and gas value chain using detailed, forward-looking asset-level intelligence. This will help them identify where O&G exposure could be most vulnerable in a decarbonising economy.” — Vincent Jerosch-Herold, CPO, Asset Impact

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