Total's Global R&D Network
R&D is a strategic driver for Total. Innovation and technological advancement can reduce economic costs and improve environmental performance. Over a five-year period Total SA will invest $7.5 billion in global R&D. We operate 22 R&D centres worldwide, employing over 4,200 researchers.
Technology is one of the most important levers we can rely on to address the economic, social and environmental challenges we face in oil sands development.
Jean-Michel Gires, President & CEO of Total E&P Canada
Six of our global R&D centres focus on Exploration and Production (E&P). The Centre Scientifique et Technique Jean- Feger(CSTJF) in Pau, France, is the scientific hub for Total’s E&P research. The CSTJF is one of the world’s premier integrated engineering and research centres, employing experts from around the world who use a multi-disciplinary approach and state of the art lab resources with powerful computing and telecommunications capabilities.
Our Calgary Research Centre is the newest member of Total’s E&P research network and is responsible for coordinating Total’s investment in oil sands research. Our Calgary team has access to the CSTJF’s state-of-the-art training, and is able to use the Centre’s research and knowledge in our project planning. We will use this global expertise to incorporate leading edge technology into the design of our oil sands projects, and deliver a better environmental performance.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Research
As part of our commitment to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, Total is involved in a number of carbon capture and storage (CCS) research projects around the world. In January 2010, we began operating our carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Lacq, France, which is Europe’s first end-to-end carbon capture, transportation and storage demonstration facility, entirely self-funded by Total at €60M. Total E&P Canada also participates in CCS research in Canada.
Renewable Energies and Alternative Fuels
Total is investing in the development of renewable energies and alternative fuels to help us move toward a more innovative, diversified, and sustainable energy supply. Our focus is in four areas: solar energy, biomass, nuclear power, and liquid hydrocarbons. More information can been found on Total's global site
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