Total announces a new successful result in the Gulf of Mexico. The Alaminos Canyon Block 856 No. 2 well was drilled in 7,800 feet of water to a total depth of 15,625 feet and encountered 85 feet of oil pay in the main objective.

This second successful well confirms the extent of the structure of Alaminos Canyon Block 856. Development options for this block are currently being evaluated.

The block is located approximately 140 miles east of the Texas coast in an area where several discoveries have already been made.

Total E&P USA, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Total S.A. is the operator with a 70% interest. Nexen Petroleum USA, Inc. is a non-operator with a 30% interest.