TOTAL

Total is a French oil company, one of the six largest non-state energy companies (supermajors). Founded in 1924, the original name was Compagnie française des pétroles.

Total is the largest company in France by number of employees and, as of 2009, one of the ten largest in the world. As of the end of 2008, Total was the largest company in the Eurozone in terms of market capitalization. Total's activities cover the entire production chain, from exploration of oil and gas fields, extraction of crude oil and natural gas to energy production and distribution. Total also operates in the chemical industry.