The role of today's international oil company

摘要

Hayward began by noting that BP is a long-standing supporter of the Energy Institute(El),stating that they had a shared interest in promoting energy as a career and explaining the industry's role in society.This,he said,'has never been more important than it is today'.The role of international oil companies(lOCs)like BP is increasingly coming under the microscope.'I believe it is distinctive,it is significant and in fact it is vital for the whole future of our industry,' he said.He then reminded the audience that although he was using the term 'IOC as convenient shorthand,BP's activities extended well beyond oil-into gas,renewables and alternatives.Likewise,many so-called national oil companies(NOCs)are no longer confined either to their home country or to oil.