Our Commitment to True Sustainability
At SORC, sustainability is not a buzzword— it is a solemn commitment that guides every aspect of our business.
We reject the recent corporate trend of attaching fashionable labels to minor efforts that have little or no environmental benefit. Likewise, we decline to let a narrow, pop-culture definition of sustainability limit its true scope. For us, sustainability means tangible, measurable progress—not only in safeguarding the environment and supporting society, but also in delivering lasting value to every stakeholder. That includes producing essential energy for the global economy and ensuring that SORC remains a sound, sustainable investment.
Historically, environmental stewardship and oil-and-gas development have often been at odds. At SORC, we have broken with that history. We pair innovation with transparency: operating openly in our business practices; prioritizing environmental, health, and safety performance; engaging in meaningful community outreach; fostering workplace diversity; and upholding responsible corporate citizenship.
We also recognize that our industry must continually improve. We therefore pursue better, more sustainable exploration and production methods—not as a marketing exercise but as a core operating principle. Our proprietary Underground Gravity Drainage (UGD) technology, combined with advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, allows us to rejuvenate and clean up older, non-productive fields. By revitalizing these fields and dramatically reducing the surface footprint, we generate value for investors, communities, and the planet.
Our approach embraces the classic reduce-reuse-recycle ethic:
Reduce waste by optimizing recovery and minimizing disturbance.
Reuse existing infrastructure and resources to avoid unnecessary new development.
Recycle abandoned or depleted fields into productive assets, extending their life and reducing environmental impact.
This is how we keep operations lean and the Earth cleaner
—proving that responsible energy production and sustainable business growth can go hand in hand.
UGD Environmental Benefits
UGD is the only oil field development technique globally that results in a decreased surface and environmental footprint.
≈ 98% of existing oil fields are decommissioned and returned to their pristine natural condition. In addition, all tanks and oil flow lines that ultimately leak are removed and reclaimed.
