Chemicals & MaterialsAug 10, 2026

TOTAL

Company Profile Analysis

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Year Founded & Workforce

1923-12-31

107,776 Employees

Industry

Chemicals & Materials

Services

TOTAL Overview

Company Headquarters: Courbevoie, France

Founded: 1924

Workforce: ~107,776

Total is an integrated oil & gas company that operates globally. It has four operating business segments, namely exploration & production; gas, renewables, & power; refining & chemicals; and marketing & services. The exploration & production segment is engaged in oil & gas exploration and production activities. The gas, renewables & power segment develops downstream gas and low-carbon electricity. The refining & chemicals segment is engaged in refining, base petrochemicals, polymer derivatives, the transformation of biomass, and the transformation of elastomers. This segment also includes the activities of trading and shipping.

The marketing & services segment includes worldwide supply and marketing activities of oil products and services. Under this segment, it manufactures and markets products primarily derived from crude oil. The company offers automotive coolants under the coolants & antifreeze product line. The company has distribution activities and related services throughout the world and its product and services offerings are available in 150 countries.

Strategy

Total aims at sustainable growth and has implemented strategies for the major four factors, i.e., to drive profitable and sustainable growth in exploration & production activities, enhancement of product portfolio, strengthen its distribution network, and boost profitable growth in the low carbon electricity businesses. Additionally, Total intends to promote better use of natural resources by supporting the circular economy, and implementing a program of actions, particularly in the following areas: waste management, new ranges of polymers, solarization of service stations, improved efficiency energy, and purchasing

Company Snapshot

$165,357M

Revenue

107,776

Employees

1923-12-31

Founded

Courbevoie, France

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Wide geographic presence
Assets worth USD 256,762 million in 2018
Investment of over USD 986 million in R&D in 2018
High R&D investments
Advanced research & development capabilities
Leadership in the field of refining and marketing

Weaknesses

Non-current financial debt of USD 40,129 million as of 2018
No market-specific recent developments
Declining revenue since 2015
Dependent on third parties for conducting projects

Opportunities

Opportunities associated with the strategic growth initiatives such as product launch, expansion and agreement in line with refrigeration oil
Planned acquisitions and divestments
Strategic agreements
Offer a varied product portfolio and increase production capacity to serve the emerging markets in Latin America

Threats

Risks associated with the changing currency exchange rates
Supply-demand gap
Stringent REACH regulations
Fluctuating currency exchange rates
International trade and environment regulations

Product Offering

TOTAL
- Marine
- Bio-based Chemicals
- Coolants & Antifreeze

Financial Performance

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Wantstats' research desk profiles TOTAL as part of our ongoing coverage of the Chemicals & Materials sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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TOTAL

Company Headquarters: Courbevoie, France Founded: 1924 Workforce: ~107,776 Total is an integrated oil & gas company that operates globally. It has four operating business segments, namely exploration & production; gas, renewables, & power; refining & chemicals; and marketing & services. The exploration & production segment is engaged in oil & gas exploration and production activities. The gas, renewables & power segment develops downstream gas and low-carbon electricity. The refining & chemicals segment is engaged in refining, base petrochemicals, polymer derivatives, the transformation of biomass, and the transformation of elastomers. This segment also includes the activities of trading and shipping. The marketing & services segment includes worldwide supply and marketing activities of oil products and services. Under this segment, it manufactures and markets products primarily derived from crude oil. The company offers automotive coolants under the coolants & antifreeze product line. The company has distribution activities and related services throughout the world and its product and services offerings are available in 150 countries.

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