The group has also been awarded a new exploration permit north of Timimoun.
The discovery came at a depth of 2067 metres and was tested at a rate of 17.5 million cubic feet per day of gas, Total said.
The potential of the Iraharen-5 well and the related accummulation are being evaluated, it added. Total, with a 63.75% stake, state company Sonatrach (25%) and Cepsa (11.25%)
