TNC case study: Shell Flashcards
It is a European based TNC involved in the production of what
gas and oil
How many countries does it operate in
140
How many people does it employ worldwide
112,000
In 2004 how much of the worlds oil and gas did they produce
3% of oil and 3.5% of gas
How often does Shell aviation refuel a plane
every 4 seconds
Who is Africas leading oil producer
Nigeria
How much of Nigerias population live below the poverty line
60%
How much does oil account for Nigerias GDP
20%
How much does oil account for Nigerias export earnings
95%
How many natural gas stations does shell have in Nigeria
8
How many people does it employ in nigeria and the local delta area
5000 (95% Nigerian and 66% local delay area)
Which tribe does shell clash with in Nigeria
the Ogoni people
What have contaminated food supplies
oil spills
What is a negative consequence of gas flaring
air pollution
