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Pollution Control

Total’s pollution control resources are coordinated by Corapol, an in-house team of 25 experts from across the Group’s businesses that meets several times a year to assess emergency response techniques and strategies.

Equipment deployment drill.

Total also has pollution-control equipment available at a number of Group sites as well as a major response centre in the south of France (Bouches-du-Rhône), the Fast Oil Spill Team (FOST) shared with the Marseille seagoing fire brigade. In addition, the Group maintains a team of experts specialising in accidental pollution of surface waters.



Total is also a member of external pollution control organizations, including:


  • OSRL - EARL (Oil Spill Response Limited - East Asia Response limited, in Southampton, Singapore and Barhein)
  • CEDRE, a French organization that conducts research into accidental water pollution.

Regular Spill Drills

Total regularly conducts oil spill drills involving teams and equipment from across our businesses. Organized in cooperation with the national authorities, these drills test the technical and organizational aspects of our emergency preparedness.

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