Aberdeen, September 28, 2006 – The agreement, signed with Dana Petroleum on November 7, 2005, and which entitles Gaz de France to own stakes in three offshore exploration blocks in Mauritania (24% of block 1; 27.85% of block 7, and 17.5% of block 8) has been finalized.

The Group has thus confirmed its goal to lock in a significant position in a region in which the significant potential in terms of gas reserves offers sound prospects for development as of 2012 / 2014.

In return, Gaz de France sells Dana Petroleum equity interests in the British production fields of Johnston (22%) and Anglia (25%), as well as in the Egyptian exploration bloc of West El Burullus (30%).

GAZ DE FRANCE is a major energy player in Europe. The leading European natural gas supplier, the Group has around 53,000 employees, recorded net sales of €22.4 billion and net income of €1.743 billion in 2005.  Gaz de France serves 13.8 million customers, including 11.1 million in France.  Listed on the Paris Stock Exchange since July 2005, the Group joined the CAC 40 share index and the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 in September 2005.

Press contact :

Christel des Royeries
Tel : +33 1 47 54 21 27
E-mail : christel.des-royeries@gazdefrance.com

Investor Relations contact :

Tel : +33 1 47 54 77 25
E-mail : GDF-IR-TEAM@gazdefrance.com

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