Total is a multinational energy company committed to leveraging innovation and initiative to provide a sustainable response to the growing energy demand. The fourth largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company and a world-class chemicals manufacturer. Total operates in more than 130 countries.
Total's worldwide operations are conducted through 3 business segments:
*Upstream - includes oil and gas Exploration and Production, Gas and Power and other energy sources.
*Downstream - coverts Trading and Shipping, Refining and the Marketing of TOTAL and Elf brand petroleum products, automotive and other fuels, and specialties such as LPG, aviation fuel and Lubricants, through both the retail network and other outlets worldwide.
*Chemicals - comprises various activities including base chemicals (Petrochemicals and Fertilizers) and specifications for industry and the consumer market.