“As we go forward, we will be looking at how best we can realise that growing value for our SHAREHOLDERS”. Yes, I know a company has to have the interests of its shareholders at heart, but. Is this a quote about gas, or oil, NO. It’s a statement about the cost of BP’s research into renewable energy. Silly me, I thought an oil company had found a conscience!

These quotes are taken from a recent statement by Mr Tony Hayward, BP’s chief executive.