Total

Total is one of the world's major oil and gas groups, operating in more than 130 countries. Its 93,000 employees apply their expertise across all aspects of the industry - exploration and production of oil and natural gas, refining and marketing, natural gas and power, and trading. Total is committed to providing energy to the world, both now and in the future. The group is also a leader in chemicals.As an energy producer and supplier, Total is working to diversify its supply to help meet the growing energy demand over the long term. The group has made significant investments and is actively involved in multiple renewable R&D projects, such as solar energy and biofuels.Total has been active in the solar energy sector since 1983. Through its joint ventures Tenesol and Photovoltech, Total has developed strong expertise in the photovoltaic solar power chain, making this technology more reliable, efficient, and competitive. Tenesol is France's leading manufacturer of solar panels, with industrial operations in Toulouse (France) and Cape Town (South Africa). Total is also a large minority shareholder in U.S.-based technology companies such as Konarka, which develops products based on organic solar technology, and AE Polysilicon, which specializes in new solar-grade polysilicon production technology.Total is a major energy operator, active in every segment of the oil and gas industry.