Saudi Aramco and France's Total have started testing their new refinery at Jubail, three sources with knowledge of the project said, raising the prospect of full operation of the $14 billion facility ahead of a scheduled start-up in the third quarter of 2013.
September 5, 2012 5:37
Total should not sign oil deals with the Kurdistan region without Iraq's approval, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani said on Sunday, warning the French major would bear the "full consequences" if it did.
February 13, 2012 12:03
French oil major Total SA has become the latest big oil company to shift the focus of its Iraq ambitions toward the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, and away from the much larger but economically challenging contracts offered by Baghdad.
February 11, 2012 6:11
Total execs in Tripoli as part of French delegation; Trade Minister says expects health sector contracts; Hopeful on revived Airbus orders
December 21, 2011 8:54