Why Have Investors Forgotten About Big Oil Companies?

The video discusses the current state and future predictions of big oil companies like Exxon, Total, and Petrobras. It highlights the slowing growth and lack of investor interest due to low returns. The potential for hydraulic fracturing to expand globally is explored, along with the impact of oil price dynamics on refiners. The challenges faced by upstream and downstream sectors are also examined, with a focus on investor returns and market trends.

What is the main reason for the lack of investor interest in big oil companies like Exxon and Total?

• High growth rates

• Increased competition from airlines

• Slowed growth and low returns

• Low dividend yields

What technological advancement is expected to drive growth in the oil industry?

• Wind turbines

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Nuclear power

• Solar energy

Which family recently announced divestment from fossil fuels?

• The Carnegies

• The Rockefellers

• The Morgans

• The Vanderbilts

Which sector benefits from lower crude oil prices?

• Upstream production

• Electric vehicles

• Oil refiners

• Solar energy

What is a challenge faced by upstream oil production?

• Low natural gas prices

• High oil prices

• Technical difficulties

• Increased demand