As per the approval, Total Gabon will acquire a 50% interest in the Mutamba-Iroru license, located in southern Gabon, near the Atora field production facilities operated by Total Gabon.

The license acquisition also includes a 30% interest in the DE7 license alongside Perenco. located in the Omboue region in central Gabon and a 20% interest in the Nziembou license alongside Perenco and Tullow, located near the Rabi field.

Total Exploration & Production senior vice president of Geosciences Marc Blaizot said that the latest acquisitions reflect the company’s commitment to reviving its onshore exploration operations in Gabon, particularly in under-explored transition zones.