France's Total is considering selling some of its 51% stake in the Martin Linge oil and gas field offshore Norway where it is the operator, Bloomberg reported.

It said the company was working with financial advisers but that no final decision has been taken, and that the company may also decide against the sale.

A spokesman for Total declined to comment.

The Martin Linge oil field offshore Norway is expected to start production in early 2018.

Total's partners in the field are Statoil ASA (NYSE: STO) and Norwegian state-owned firm Petoro.