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Examines relationship between oil reserves and war, geopolitics, and OPEC; some focus on conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and war against terrorism.

Examines impact of fuel taxes in the European Union, leading to disruptions and demonstrations by truck divers and others; policy options. Focus on Great Britain and France, and OPEC oil price policy.

How it all started -- How history is viewed by the national oil companies -- Corporate culture and identity -- Who is driving this train? -- New generations, changing expectations -- Changing mission of the national oil companies -- Industry challenges -- The home-front strategy -- Going international? -- Partnerships -- Conclusion : national oil companies on the rise -- Economic background : challenges faced by a petroleum-dependent economy : special contribution / by John V. Mitchell

A Brookings Institution Press and Chatham House publication Ninety percent of the world's oil reserves are entrusted to state-owned companies. Originally created as political instruments, these so-called national oil companies (NOCs) face new demands amid today's dwindling oil reserves and simmering social pressures. Increasingly, state-owned oil firms--particularly in the Middle East--are having to balance the political demands of their governments with the need to be commercially competitive. In this ground-breaking new volume, Valerie Marcel draws on unprecedented access to the politicians, engineers; and businessmen directing five Middle Eastern state oil companies to shed light on one of the most secretive segments of the international oil industry. The author tells the stories of Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum Corp., the National Iranian Oil Co., Sonatrach of Algeria, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.--oil titans which together produce one quarter of the world's oil and hold half of the world's known oil and gas reserves. Dr. Marcel explains the complex bond between each state and its oil company, tracing the relationship's evolution from the politically charged days of foreign concessions to today's world of profit-driven decisionmaking. Drawn from over 120 interviews with company executives, middle managers, and oil-ministry officials, the author identifies a number of surprising new trends in these companies' strategy, and she paints a picture of their nascent sense of corporate identity. The book provides rare, up-to-date insight into how state-owned companies are striking a balance between their national mission and their commercial needs. The book also provides an insider's guide to these companies' unique culture. Executives and researchers in the region--both inside and outside the oil industry--will find it a valuable tool for

Résumé Pour les grands pays producteurs, les exportations pétrolières garantissent des ressources, une certaine capacité à se moderniser et la plus grande part des dépenses de l'État. Se définit ainsi une véritable dépendance aux exportations. L'évolution du marché pétrolier mettra en question cette dépendance et contraindra les pays producteurs, en particulier dans le Golfe, à réorganiser leur économie autour du secteur privé productif, et leurs finances autour des taxes et de l'impôt.