Malaysia-based Petronas acquired a 30% interest in Rufisque Offshore Profond block, offshore Senegal. The oil giant entered into a sale agreement with Total E&P in Senegal, which is the operator of the Rufisque block. The Rufisque block is spread across 10,357 km², and lies close to several other prospective oil blocks. Société Nationale des Pétroles du Sénégal (Petrosen) is the other partner in the block.