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2008-07-10 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

French energy firm Total quits Iran gas deal

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Posted by lotp 2008-07-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 The technology to develop the natural gas fields isn't that advanced. Perhaps the problem is that the nuke and missile programs commandeer all the talent.

If true I suppose Iran will be trying to talk the Chinese or Pakistani firms (if there are any) into taking the risk.

Posted by mhw">mhw 2008-07-10 09:09|| http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/]">[http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/] 2008-07-10 09:09|| Front Page Top

#2 Perhaps the "risk" is primarily in the public relations sector.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-07-10 11:30|| 2008-07-10 11:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Or given TOTAL's history with Saddam, the bribes weren't big enuf

Posted by Throluper Prince of the Danes4232 2008-07-10 14:12|| 2008-07-10 14:12|| Front Page Top

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