Research & Development
The diverse nature of our activities provides fertile ground for our R&D teams, as demonstrated by the 200 plus patents we file each year. From energy production (oil, gas and renewables), creating innovative materials and developing ranges of products and services, our R&D professionals are called upon to find innovative, reliable, efficient and sustainable solutions.
Our R&D division is organized around areas of excellence in very diverse fields: digital technology, HSE, biology, biotechnology, geoscience, mechanical engineering, methodology, etc. It leads the way in our Group's development by exploring new scientific and technological fields and applications. It contributes to our long-term performance by continuously improving on our processes and products.
Our R&D professionals evolve in a stimulating environment boasting superior expertise and facilities. They develop high-level partnerships outside the Group in order to build upon the excellence of our activities and meet the challenges of ensuring a responsible energy future.
Jamal
CRSNG-Total for the development of new high temperature and pressure processes, Canada
“Research methods are different from country to country. And Total knows it is important to look at other ways of doing research, to take the best from all approaches, in order to be a leading international energy company today and in the future.”
Vineet
Vice-President, Biotech Research & Development, USA
“Working for Total means going the extra mile to find better ways to produce and deliver energy for people. And that’s my passion.”
Meriam
Research and Development Competence Manager, France
“R&D is very important for Total and for the energy sector in general. It helps us to tackle the challenges of energy efficiency and climate change and to excel in the production of sustainable energy. We take our responsibility as one of the top 100 Most Innovative companies in the world very seriously!”
