MOT 1951: ABADAN KHUZESTAN IRAN

The transcript discusses the global oil reserves and highlights Abadan as the world's largest oil refinery. It explains the exploitation of Iran's petroleum resources by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, in which the British government holds a controlling interest. The Abadan refinery is noted for its significant daily output of high octane gasoline and other essential petroleum products.

What is Abadan known for in the context of the oil industry?

• Producing the most natural gas

• Being the largest oil field

• Being the world's largest oil refinery

• Having the most oil reserves

Which company was granted the concession to exploit Iran's petroleum resources?

• Standard Oil Company

• Anglo-Iranian Oil Company

• Royal Dutch Shell

• ExxonMobil

Who holds a controlling interest in the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company?

• The Iranian government

• The American government

• The British government

• The French government

What is the daily production capacity of the Abadan refinery?

• More than half a million barrels

• Less than 100,000 barrels

• Around 200,000 barrels

• Exactly one million barrels

What type of gasoline is produced at the Abadan refinery?

• Kerosene

• Diesel fuel

• Low-octane gasoline

• High-octane gasoline