Soaring profits put oil and gas 'supermajors' in the spotlight

Soaring profits put oil and gas 'supermajors' in the spotlight

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to a surge in oil and gas prices, resulting in significant profits for major fossil fuel companies?

The COVID-19 pandemic

The Brexit referendum

The invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin

The global financial crisis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following companies is NOT one of the five biggest energy companies mentioned in the transcript?

Exxon Mobil

Tesla

Chevron

BP

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major way these companies are using their profits, as mentioned in the transcript?

Donating to charity

Payouts to shareholders

Investing in new technology startups

Building new headquarters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant concern of climate activists regarding the actions of fossil fuel companies?

Their continued investment in oil and gas production

Their support for electric vehicles

Their reduction in carbon emissions

Their investment in renewable energy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure has the UK and EU implemented in response to the profits of fossil fuel companies?

Subsidies for renewable energy

A reduction in corporate tax rates

A special windfall tax

A ban on fossil fuel exports