BP is leveraging the state of the energy market and Algeria's domestic challenges to try to get better investment terms.
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Natural gas facility in Ain Amenas, Algeria
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The possibility of increased militancy is one of numerous problems the Islamist-led government faces.
The incident forebodes similar attacks against similar locations.
After a brief hiatus, kidnappings and attacks may resume against Algerian energy facilities.
