Total US Wins Gulf Leasing Bid

French oil and gas company Total's wholly owned subsidiary, Total E&P USA Inc, has won bidding for 12 deep and ultra-deep water exploration blocks in the Central and Eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Following the lease sale, Total will operate five blocks in the Garden Banks area, three blocks in Green Canyon and four blocks in Walkridge with a 100% working interest.

Award of these blocks is subject to final approval by the US Minerals Management Service.

By staff writer