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DRC
Total mulls strategy on block 3

Despite environmental issues linked to the Virunga national park and security concerns, Total is continuing to press ahead with exploration in eastern Congo-K. [...]

Published on 04/06/2013 at 10:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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DRC
Total can’t hum and haw any more

DRC
After much procrastination Total gets extension

DRC
Total looks unlikely to win extension on block 3

DRC
Oriental province governor takes Total to task

DRC
Headaches on block 3 continue for Total

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Total postpones seismics

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Total picks seismic firm for block 3

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Oil companies race for acreage in basin

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