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Greek Cyprus, Total near deal to extend offshore gas search: Minister
France's Total is close to extending an offshore natural gas exploration program in Greek Cyprus after coming up empty in prior surveys, the energy minister said on late March 9.
Total likely to ditch Cyprus offshore gas search, says minister
By Michele Kambas
French energy company Total is likely to abandon a search for oil and gas off Cyprus after failing to find tangible evidence of reserves, dealing a blow to the island's hopes of a natural resource bonanza after a painful bailout in 2013.