Players Flashcards
How many employees does ExxonMobil have, and how many companies does it supply gas to?
ExxonMobil has over 10,000 employees and supplies gas to over 100 companies.
How many countries does Shell operate in, and how many employees does it have?
Shell operates in over 70 countries and has over 10,000 employees.
What does OPEC stand for, and how many member countries does it have?
OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and has 12 member countries.
What proportion of the world’s oil reserves do OPEC member countries collectively own?
OPEC member countries collectively own 2/3rds of the world’s oil reserves.
Which types of entities are categorised as consumers in the context of energy?
Consumers refer to individuals or organisations that utilize energy for various purposes.
What role do governments play in the energy sector according to the text?
Governments have significant control over almost half of the top 20 energy companies, many of which are state-owned.
Can you name some transnational corporations (TNCs) and how are they related to government control?
TNCs mentioned include Gazprom, BP, and Total. Almost half of these top 20 companies are state-owned, thus under significant government control
