THE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF PETROLEUM POLICY IN ALGERIA

Afef Bouras

doi:10.31435/ijite.3(55).2026.6756

Authors

Afef Bouras Dr., University of Algiers 3, Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, Algiers, Algeria; Research Laboratory: Political Research and Studies; Specialization: Political and Administrative Organization

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31435/ijite.3(55).2026.6756

Keywords:

Hydrocarbons Law, Partnership Contracts, Principles of Petroleum Policy

Abstract

Petroleum policies are implemented through the development of the legal and legislative frameworks governing the sector. Algeria seeks to preserve its position in the global oil market, which has led it to adopt several reforms intended to keep pace with domestic and international developments and address crises affecting the national economy. Algeria aims to consolidate its position in the petroleum market and strengthen its standing in the natural gas market, which has become one of the most important instruments of national economic security from a geopolitical perspective.

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