Total gets Dutch North Sea block L3

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