TOTAL SA (NYSE: TOT) that was founded in 1924 is headquartered in Paris, France. TOTAL is currently working on projects in Russia, Australia, Canada and China, all of which should come in line in the upcoming two years.

With operations in 130 countries, TOTAL explores for and produces oil and gas in 40 countries and has reserves of 10.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. It has stakes in 24 refineries and 17,490 gas stations, primarily under the TOTAL and Elf brands, mostly in Europe and Africa.

The company operates in three segments: Upstream, Downstream and Chemicals. The Upstream engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gases. The Downstream segment involves in refining, marketing, trading, and shipping of the crude oil and petroleum products. The chemicals segment produces base chemicals, including petrochemicals and fertilizers, as well as operates in rubber processing, resins, adhesives and electroplating activities.