The gulf war case study- and TNC

Iraq(Saddam) took over Kuwait due to his interest in their oil and energy resources. As Kuwait is allies America.France were allies with Iraq and while this was occurring they were training their troop of planes etc and they didn't realise hat was happening. Sadam went to war with Kuwait but as this happened America stepped in on Kuwaits allies as more that half the worlds oil supplies were at stake. Sadam Hussein was defeated however he burned 500 Kuwait oil wells and spilt 700 wells into the sea. He was claimed a eco-criminal.

Impact
in 1991- 2003 a trade embargo was placed of Iraq this meant they could not trade which stopped economic growth many people died.
(Sadam Hussein was executed)

Key played in geopolitics are America, Middle East, Russia, China.

TNC-BP operate in 80 countries.
controls 1/3 of gas reserve.
process capacity of 2,8 million barrels of oil per day
role of TNC in world energy production and distribution.
World leading international oil and gas company.
has reserves worth 18,000 million barrels equivalent.

What they do-
Used technology to find oil under the earths surface. Before scarring the ear they used maps, sound waves to show the size and consistence of the oil.

After the have identified the site the begin drilling taking environmental factors into account.  Then this is transported to most demanded areas. Crude oil is transported by pipes or shipping. (over 4000 world in shipping).
In 2006 BP caused the biggest oil spill

process capacity of 2,8 million barrels of oil per day

Economic impact

• The government asked for $20 billion in damages from BP and BP's share price fell.
• Local industries, such as fishing was threatened. There was a ban on fishing in the water.
• Tourism declined.

Environmental impact

Environmental worker rescuing an oil-covered pelican

• Plants and animals were completely covered in the oil. Seabirds, sea turtles and dolphins have been found dead.
• Oil that entered wetland areas meant recovery would be slow.
• Fish stocks were harmed, and productivity decreased.

The size of the oil spill was one of the largest America had seen..

TNC- GAZPROM RUSSIA.

based in Moscow. controls 1/3 of worlds gas reserves.

92% of Russias gas production.

Provides 25% of EU gas.

Sole gas supplier to 8 countries.