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Total's "well of the decade" on block 11B/12B hit by further delays

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“Southern Africa progresses towards the start of gas production”

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Southern Africa progresses towards the start of gas production

As a future gas production zone, South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia carry the hopes of the super-majors Total, ENI and ExxonMobil. They represent a new opportunity for investors as Africa's traditional oil and gas-producing countries are increasingly struggling to maintain production. [...]

The French major Total wants to maintain its South African offshore exploration programme at all costs but fears that the sanitary situation in the country could cause delays lasting several months. [...] (283 words)

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Total's "well of the decade" on block 11B/12B hit by further delays