Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 27

5-Jul-2010

YEMEN

Total Acquires 36% Interest In Yemens Block 72

Total announced on 30 June the acquisition of a 36% interest in the Block 72 production sharing agreement in Yemen. Operated by DNO Yemen (DNO), the 1,821 sq km tract is located in the southern part of the Masila Basin. The acquisition is subject to the approval of Yemens Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources, says the press statement. Total and the original partners DNO, TG Holdings Yemen,...