FIRST OIL ASHORE- COLOUR

The video highlights a historic moment for Britain as the tanker Theogenitor unloads the first cargo of oil from the North Sea Argyle Fields. This marks a significant economic shift, saving Britain £60 million annually. The Energy Minister, Anthony Wedgwood-Benn, oversees the operation, emphasizing the importance of this 'bottle gold.' The Hamilton Brothers Consortium plans to sell the oil as petrol within a fortnight, marking the beginning of British oil's market presence after overcoming numerous challenges.

What significant event does the tanker Theogenitor mark in British history?

• The first import of Arabian oil

• The first export of British oil

• The first cargo of oil from Britain's North Sea Argyle Fields

• The first oil spill in British waters

How much money is Britain expected to save annually from the Argyle Field oil?

• £120 million

• £90 million

• £60 million

• £30 million

Who is responsible for starting the flow of the precious cargo from the Argyle Field?

• Theogenitor Captain

• Energy Minister Anthony Wedgwood-Benn

• Prime Minister

• Hamilton Brothers Consortium

What is the expected timeline for British motorists to start using the oil from the Argyle Field?

• Within a year

• Within a fortnight

• Within a month

• Within a week

Which company played a key role in bringing the oil to the surface?

• ExxonMobil

• Hamilton Brothers Consortium

• Shell

• British Petroleum