Total reports that the consortium led by PetroChina has started raising production from the Halfaya field to reach in its first phase an average of 70,000 barrels a day from newly built facilities.

The 20-year Development and Production Service contract with Missan Oil Company for the development of the Halfaya oil field was signed on January 27, 2010. Total E&P Iraq holds a 18.75% interest in the consortium, alongside the operator PetroChina (37.5%) and partners Petronas Carigali (18.75%) and the State Partner South Oil Company (25%).

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