After ownership of Danish company Maersk Oil was taken by the French Total. Iran decided not to give the development of the South Pars field to Total. said Iran`s minister of petroleum on Monday.
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.