CLEAN : Scotlands oil city suffers as prices plunge

The video discusses the impact of a downturn in the oil industry, focusing on Raymond, who lost his job in Aberdeen due to falling oil prices. The global oil industry faces challenges as low prices affect job availability worldwide. Decommissioning oil platforms presents new job opportunities, but there are concerns about the future of North Sea exploration if prices remain low.

What personal challenges does Raymond face due to the oil revenue collapse in Aberdeen?

• He is pursuing higher education.

• He is starting a new business.

• He lost his job and broke his foot.

• He has to relocate to another country.

How has the global contraction affected oil workers?

• They are able to transfer to other regions easily.

• They are receiving higher salaries.

• There is no work for them abroad due to global contraction.

• They have more job opportunities abroad.

What is the process called that involves dismantling oil platforms?

• Demolition

• Reconstruction

• Decommissioning

• Recommissioning

What potential benefit does decommissioning offer to Aberdeen?

• It will increase oil prices.

• It could lead to hundreds of new jobs.

• It will reduce the cost of oil production.

• It will eliminate the need for oil imports.

What concern is growing regarding the future of the North Sea oil industry?

• There may be no industry to revive if prices remain low.

• The industry may become too profitable.

• The industry will expand too quickly.

• The industry will become too reliant on foreign workers.