Drilling Report

Total S.A.
25 November 2005


                Ekofisk Area Growth Project Brought on Stream in Norway

Paris - November 25, 2005 - Total announces that the first five wells in the
Ekofisk Area Growth project have been brought on stream.  Initiated in 2003, the
project involves installing a new platform and drilling 25 more production wells
on the Ekofisk field.  At peak, the new development will produce around 100,000
barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Total holds the majority share (39.9%) in Ekofisk, one of the North Sea's
largest oil fields, and is partnered with ConocoPhillips (35.1%, operator), Eni,
Norsk Hydro, Petoro and Statoil.

By bringing these new wells on stream, Total further demonstrates its commitment
to valorizing North Sea reserves and consolidates its position as the second
largest international producer in Norway.

Total is the fourth largest oil and gas company in the world with operations in
more than 130 countries. Total's activities cover the whole energy chain of the
petroleum industry: exploration, oil and gas production, refining and marketing,
trading and power generation. The Group is also a major player in chemicals.
Total has more than 111,000 employees worldwide. More information can be found
on the company's website: www.total.com


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