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an offshore integration of 3,500 tons of locally fabricated structures. In addition, large-scale training and capacity building programs were put in place, raising the skills of the local workforce to the benefit of future projects. Total Exploration-Production in Nigeria In 2012 Total will celebrate fifty years of its presence in Nigeria. The Groups production in Nigeria was approximately 290,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2011, coming from operated and non-operated licences on both offshore and onshore assets. Deepwater developments are one of Totals main growth avenues in Nigeria, where the Group operates the Akpo field in OML 130 and is also preparing to develop the Egina field in the same lease. Total is committed to the gas and power program of the Nigerian government through its participation in LNG projects (NLNG, Bras LNG) and in gas pipelines for domestic gas supplies to power plants. Total deploys an assertive local content policy, with locally worked hours accounting for 60% and 90% respectively of the Usan and OML 58 projects in Nigeria. The Group is also helping to build the deepwater expertise of Nigerian contractors, especially in the Niger Delta, a region that is home to more than half of Totals Nigerian employees and most of its operations in the country.
For further information, contact: Charles Ebereonwu, Manager External Communication Mobile: 0703 4130 525 E-mail: charles.ebereonwu@total.com Note to Editors:
Total Upstream in Nigeria is a subsidiary of the Total Group of companies. Total is the fourth largest Oil and Gas Company in the world with operations in more than 100 countries. The groups activities span all aspects of the energy industry, from oil and gas exploration and production to downstream refining and marketing of oil and gas products. More information about the Total Group can be found on the website: www.total.com Incorporated in Nigeria in May 1962, Total Upstream is one of the major players in the exploration, development and production of Nigerias hydrocarbon resources. With offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the company is making significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the country and to improving the standard of living in the communities where it operates. For further information on Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria, visit www.ng.total.com