Total Acquires Interest in Colombia

A consortium comprising Total (50%), Hocol (operator, 20%, subsidiary of Maurel & Prom), and Talisman (30%) has been awarded the exploration rights for the Niscota Block in Colombia.

The 623-square-kilometre block is located approximately 180 kilometres northeast of Bogota in the Llanos basin, where major oil finds have already been made.

The partners are planning to conduct exploration operations in 2007.