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Total
Paris, November 8, 2012. Total announces the acquisition of a 75% interest in two Kazakhstan's Concessions, the "North" and "South" blocks, previously operated by Kazakh Company Nurmunai Petrogas LLP.
These two onshore blocks cover an area of approximately 14,500 square kilometers and are located in southwestern Kazakhstan.
The transaction, which was recently approved by the Kazakh authorities, broadens Total's upstream portfolio in Kazakhstan beyond its existing Caspian Sea assets. As the new operator of the licenses, Total will acquire seismic data and subsequently drill a well in 2013.
"The acquisition of the stake in the Nurmunai Petrogas Concessions is in line with Total ambitious exploration strategy and strengthens the presence of the Group in Kazakhstan where it will deploy its expertise as operator in a region with promising potential," said Yves-Louis Darricarrere, President Upstream.