Iran not to give development of South Pars oil layer to Total

'We had had good talks with Maersk Oil, which were close to being finalized, but Total bought the company,' said Bijan Zangeneh.

He said that the oil field is now producing 20,000 barrels a day now; Iran has made requests for its development but has not received any serious offers, yet.

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