TRITON <OIL> SAYS PARIS BASIN RESERVES UP 39 PCT
Triton Energy Corp said proven reserves
of the Villespedue oil field in France's Paris Basin were
estimated at a total of 67.5 mln barrels on March one, up 39
pct from 48.7 mln barrels on May 31, 1986.
    Triton said its 60 pct owned <Triton Europe Plc> subsidiary
has a 50 pct interest in the field which is located 50 miles
east of Paris. The other 50 pct is held by <Total Exploration
S.A.>, the field's operator.
 Reuter
