Statoil completed the acquisition of Martin Linge field and the Garantiana discovery

The Martin Line field (image courtesy of Statoil)

The Martin Line field (image courtesy of Statoil)

According to a press release by the Norwegian oil firm, Statoil and Total have completed their previously announced transaction whereby Statoil has acquired Total’s equity stakes in, and taken over the operatorships of, the Martin Linge field and the Garantiana discovery on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Statoil now has a 70% interest in Martin Linge and 40% in Garantiana. 121 employees from Total have been transferred over to Statoil in accordance with the Sale and Purchase Agreement and applicable legislation.