Total gets Dutch North Sea block L3

Nov. 2, 2006
An exploration license for block L3 on the Dutch continental shelf was awarded to Total. The block, 100 km offshore north of Den Helder is in 40 m of water.

Offshore staff

COURBEVOIE, France -- An exploration license for block L3 on the Dutch continental shelf was awarded to Total. The block, 100 km offshore north of Den Helder is in 40 m of water.

The national Dutch state company EBN is expected to become a 40% partner in the 406 sq km, and Total, as operator, will hold the remaining 60%.

L3 is in the vicinity of L4a, L7, and F15a producing blocks operated by Total.

11-02-06