Bob Dudley is set to take over from Tony Hayward on October 1. BMI‘s Head of Oil and Gas Analysis, Holly Pattenden, talks to Gwen Ifill of PBS’ The Newshour about the leadership switch, the company’s liability in the oil disaster, and prospects for survival.
In response to Iran’s non-compliance with the UN over its nuclear programme, and its continued support for terrorist organisations, the US Congress on June 24 passed the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010 – an amendment to the original Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. As expected, the act tightened restrictions against Iranian… [Read more]