Recognized as the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company in the world and a major actor in the chemicals business, Total has operations in over 130 countries on five continents with approximately 97,000 employees.
The company is involved in all facets of the petroleum industry, including Upstream operations (oil and gas exploration, development and production, LNG) and Downstream operations (refining, marketing and the trading and shipping of crude oil and petroleum products). This also includes the production of base chemicals (petrochemicals and fertilizers) and specialty chemicals for the industrial and consumer markets.
Total’s business strategy involves the expansion of hydrocarbon exploration and production activities throughout the world, and strengthening its position as one of the global leaders in the natural gas and LNG markets; the company is also focused on ensuring its refining system adapts to market changes and consolidating its position in the marketing segment in Europe, while expanding its positions in the Mediterranean basin, Africa and Asia;
Total S.A. has approximately 16,425 service stations worldwide, and is rated number one in the Western European refining/marketing and number one in African marketing. The company also has a strong presence in the Mediterranean Basin and is progressing into growth markets in Southeast Asia. The flagship brand is Total, and is joined by the Elf, Elan and AS24 brands which are strategically positioned

Founded in 1924 Total S.A. has its head office in Courbevoire, France, and is noted as one of the country’s largest corporations.