TotalEnergies, a leading global energy corporation, recently commemorated its 100th anniversary on March 28, 2024. Founded on this date in 1924, the company has significantly impacted the global energy sector, providing a wide array of energy solutions that include oil, biofuels, natural gas, renewables, and electricity. Over the course of a century, TotalEnergies has maintained a strong focus on ensuring energy is affordable, sustainable, and accessible to people worldwide.
In Nigeria, the company, originally known as TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, was incorporated in 1956. It has since become a key player in the nation’s energy sector, recently marking a milestone as the first Nigerian petroleum company to end routine gas flaring, contributing to environmental sustainability.
As it celebrates its centenary, TotalEnergies employs over 100,000 people globally, showcasing its continued growth and adaptability in a rapidly changing energy landscape. From its early days in the 1920s, the company has consistently evolved to meet the world’s energy demands, responding to shifts in technology, geopolitical factors, and customer needs.
The company’s success can be attributed to its strategic global expansion and its ability to innovate. By entering various international markets, TotalEnergies has secured essential energy resources and positioned itself to meet the increasing energy demands of modern societies. Key mergers and acquisitions, including partnerships with companies such as Petrofina, Elf-Aquitaine, Maersk Oil, Saft, and Direct Energie, have allowed TotalEnergies to enhance its technical capabilities and diversify its energy offerings.
Through these partnerships, the company has solidified its leadership in the energy sector while expanding its portfolio across traditional energy sources like oil and gas, as well as emerging sectors like renewables. This broad range of energy solutions has helped TotalEnergies stay competitive and responsive to changing customer preferences and global energy trends.
Throughout its century-long journey, TotalEnergies has remained at the forefront of the energy transition, embracing new technologies, driving innovation, and playing an integral role in shaping the future of the global energy market.
