In the U.S., the term ¿big oil co.¿ is likely to be taken to mean the major private international oil co., largely based in Europe or America. However, while

In the United States, the term "big oil companies" is likely to be taken to mean the major private international oil companies, largely based in Europe or Ameri

National Oil Companies (NOCs) directly or indirectly control the majority of oil and gas reserves. As such, they are of great consequence to their country's eco

Ownership and Control of Oil examines government decisions about how much control to exert over the petroleum industry, focusing on the role of National Oil Com