What is the name of Algeria's state hydrocarbons company created in 1963?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Sonatrach, the national oil and gas company
- Step 1: Sonatrach was created in December 1963 to explore, produce and transport oil and gas. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Sonatrach, the national oil and gas company. Why not the others: Sonelgaz supplies power to homes, Naftal distributes fuel and Air Algérie flies passengers.
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