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July 05, 2014

Total makes strong move in the West of Shetland area
Paris (UPI) Jul 3, 2013
French energy company Total said Thursday it set up a solid foundation in the West of Shetland area with new development decisions. Total, alongside its partners at state-controlled Danish energy company DONG, said it decided to start developing the Edradour gas field in the West of Shetland area and take on a 60 percent stake in the nearby Glenlivet discovery. "Total is establishing a new strategic hub in the West of Shetland area," Patrice de Vivies, Total's senior vice president for e ... read more

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