Total has started production from giant deepwater Pazlor field off Angola. The Pazflor field lies 150 kilometres off Luanda in water depths ranging from 600 to 1,200 metres and has estimated proved and probable reserves of 590 million barrels. The field will gradually ramp up to its full production capacity of 220,000 bbl/d over the coming months. Total’s wholly owned subsidiary Total E&P Angola operates Block 17, with a 40% interest, while Sonangol is the concession holder. The other partners are Statoil ASA (23.3%), Esso Exploration Angola (20%) and BP Exploration Angola (16.67%). The deep offshore block contains four major hubs: in addition to Pazflor, they are Girassol-Rosa and Dalia, which are currently in production, and CLOV (Cravo, Lirio, Orquidea and Violeta), whose development was recently launched. The Group also operates the ultra-deepwater Block 32, in which it holds a 30% stake. The Pazflor start-up will make Total the leading operator in Angola.