Factor record · naphtha-tonnes-scope-1-defra-2026last verified 2026-07-31 · DESNZ
3142.3789
kgCO2e / tonnes

Naphtha

Fuels
DEFRA 2026Scope 1activity based
Select unit
Unchanged from 2025
3142.3789 kgCO2e/tonnes in 2025
GHG Breakdown
CO₂
3131.3300
kgCO2e/tonnes
CH₄
3.8192
kgCO2e/tonnes
N₂O
7.2297
kgCO2e/tonnes
Record
Identifier
7638ac44b290
Activity
Naphtha
Category
fuels
Sub-category
Liquid fuels
Region
GBR · United Kingdom
Value
3142.3789 kgCO2e/tonnes
Scope
Scope 1
Methodology
activity based
GWP
AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year
2026
Published
2026
Source reference
Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_101_1016_15_1
Verified
2026-07-31 · DESNZ
Open primary source
Citation
DEFRA 2026, Naphtha, Factors by Category sheet, ID 1_101_1016_15_1
When to use

Use this factor for Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion, where your organization directly burns fuel at facilities you own or control. This includes boilers, furnaces, generators, and other fixed equipment at your premises.

Methodology

Derived from direct physical activity measurements (litres, kilometres, kilograms). The most accurate approach where activity data exists.

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