Total Obtains 12 Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Blocks

Total announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Total E&P USA Inc., was the high bidder on 12 deep and ultra-deep water exploration blocks in the Central and Eastern Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 205.

Total E&P USA Inc. will operate five blocks in the Garden Banks area, three blocks in the Green Canyon and four blocks in Walkridge with a 100% working interest.