Emissions from Australia's fossil fuel exports

This dashboard tracks estimated greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s fossil fuel exports. These emissions occur overseas, where Australian energy resources are burned. They are known as 'exported emissions'. Guides: Explainer | Glossary

Accounting for Exported and Imported Emissions

Australia's exported emissions are nearly three times its domestic emissions.
In 2024, Australia reported 435.8 Mt CO₂e in domestic emissions.
In the same year, the resources it exported produced an estimated 1,207.8 Mt CO₂e when burned overseas.

Quarterly Imported and Exported Emissions

Aus

Mt CO₂-e

FUEL	IMPORTS	EXPORTS

Source: DISR via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Exported emissions from other countries burning Australian fossil fuels

Quarterly Exported Emissions

Aus

Each quarter reflects emissions for that three-month period only (Mt CO₂-e)

Source: DISR via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Quarterly Exported Emissions by Fuel

Aus

Mt CO₂-e

Source: DISR via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Imported emissions from Australia burning fossil fuels from overseas

Quarterly Imported Emissions

Aus

Each quarter reflects emissions for that three-month period only (Mt CO₂-e)

Source: DISR via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Quarterly Imported Emissions by Fuel

Aus

Mt CO₂-e

Source: DISR via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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