CLEAN : Syrian Kurds refine oil for themselves for first time

The video discusses the Kurdish takeover of oil production in Syria after government forces fled. It details the refining process and the impact of war on oil production, including threats from the Islamic State. The Kurdish government has defended the oil wells, despite the poor quality of fuel produced. The video also covers the cooperation between the Kurdish minority and the Syrian regime to maintain control over oil resources.

What temperature is required to extract diesel during the oil refining process?

• 150 degrees centigrade

• 50 degrees centigrade

• 125 degrees centigrade

• 350 degrees centigrade

How has the oil production in Syria changed since the outbreak of the war?

• Increased to 200,000 barrels a day

• Dropped to 15,000 barrels a day

• Stopped completely

• Remained at 165,000 barrels a day

Who has attempted to take control of the oil wells since 2014?

• The Islamic State group

• The Syrian regime

• The Kurdish government

• The Turkish military

What is a major drawback of the fuel produced in makeshift refineries?

• It is of poor quality

• It is highly efficient

• It is not available

• It is too expensive

What is the nature of the relationship between the Kurdish minority and Damascus regarding oil control?

• Hostile and non-cooperative

• Fully integrated

• An alliance of convenience

• Completely independent