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Oil and Conflict | John Browne

Planet: Critical

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Super Majors vs. State-owned Companies in Fossil Fuel Production

This chapter explores the role of super majors like BP and Exxon compared to state-owned companies in fossil fuel production, highlighting the often overlooked fact that the majority of fossil fuels are actually produced by state-owned companies. It delves into the responsibilities and motivations of both types of companies and discusses the challenges of pressuring state-owned companies while the burden of criticism falls on the more visible super majors.

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