Nationalization
Algeria nationalizes majority control of French oil and gas interests
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1971 in Algeria
Explore 4 historical events and records for Algeria in 1971.
Historical records for Algeria in 1971
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Hydrocarbon Nationalization Announced
Boumediene announces measures that bring majority control of important foreign oil interests under Algeria's state sector.
Oil Sovereignty Becomes National Policy
The government links control of petroleum resources to financing industrialization and reducing external dependence.
Sonatrach Gains Greater Oil Control
The national hydrocarbons company assumes an expanded role following the 1971 nationalization decisions.
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